Location: San Antonio, TX (with travel across the U.S.)

Planning Division Manager (Long Range)

Salary: $95,000 and up

Description
Able City is a Texas-based firm reimagining how cities evolve—with people at the center. We bring together architecture, planning, economic development, and community engagement to create places that are equitable, walkable, sustainable, and full of purpose.

We help communities define what quality of life means to them—then translate that into thoughtful design, policies, and implementation strategies.

We’re growing toward a bold 10-year goal: to become a nationally recognized leader in community-focused design and development, with top-tier service in every discipline for solving design challenges especially for underserved communities.

The Role
As Planning Manager, you will lead a talented team of urban planners working at the intersection of design, policy, and equity. You’ll guide complex, multi-layered projects while building the systems, culture, and capacity of the Planning Studio to support the next phase of our firm’s growth.

This is a leadership position for someone who believes in shared value, cares deeply about people and place, and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of 4 to 8 planners, cultivating a high-performing and collaborative studio culture
• Oversee a range of planning and urban design projects—including comprehensive plans, form-based codes, neighborhood and corridor plans, housing initiatives, and private development frameworks
• Embed New Urbanist principles in plans and policy recommendations, with a focus on walkability, placemaking, and resilience
• Facilitate community engagement processes and serve as primary liaison for planning clients
• Ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables while managing budgets, timelines, and subconsultant coordination
• Collaborate across disciplines—architecture, economic development, and community engagement—to deliver holistic outcomes
• Present work to city councils, planning commissions, and public audiences
• Contribute to proposals, interviews, and business development strategy

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in urban planning, including 3+ years in a leadership or project management role
• CNU-A credential or equivalent experience applying New Urbanist design principles
• Strong understanding of zoning, land use, mobility, and urban design
• Skilled in visual, written, and verbal communication
• Proficient in tools such as ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, etc.
• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Willingness to travel and attend some evening or weekend meetings
• Experience working with public sector clients and participatory engagement
• Familiarity with development processes and land development codes

How to Apply
To apply, send your qualifications to Bryan Chavez at bryan@able.city
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