CareerPlan

Senior City Planner for Development Projects

Downtown Denver, USFull-time$80k–$132k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Direct and manage the coordinated review process for new development projects, serving as a single point of contact from inception to completion to ensure timely, efficient, and predictable approvals.

Role type

Senior City Planner (Project Champion)

Builds

Zoning code amendments, Urban Design Standards, open space plans, infrastructure design, and Development Agreements

Domain

Urban planning, land use, and municipal development regulation

Required skills

Project management, multi-agency coordination, zoning and land use knowledge, permit review, conflict resolution, stakeholder liaison

Preferred skills

Experience with large-scale/multi-phased developments, urban design review, knowledge of site planning and subdivision phases

Technologies

Zoning codes, building codes, development review systems

Responsibilities

Manage large scale and multi-phased developments through infrastructure and site planning phases; Coordinate with City Agencies to implement city plans and regulations; Provide urban design review for projects in Design Review Districts; Review development permit applications for completeness and conformance to regulations; Facilitate coordinated review processes to resolve conflicts and achieve final approvals.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC