Explore Location Manager Jobs

Location Managers find, secure, and oversee the places where productions, events, and business operations happen. The role can span film and television, live events, retail, hospitality, and other industries that depend on well-managed sites. On Ladders, explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and identify roles that match your experience and career goals.

What Does a Location Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry, but often include researching and evaluating sites, negotiating access and agreements, coordinating permits and logistics, and communicating with property owners, local authorities, vendors, and internal teams. Location Managers may also manage schedules, budgets, safety requirements, site operations, and contingencies to keep projects on track.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly value strong project management, negotiation, communication, budgeting, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of permitting, contracts, local regulations, and health and safety practices can be important. Many roles favor candidates with relevant industry experience, a record of managing complex sites, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.

Where Location Managers Work

Location Manager titles appear across several fields. In film and television, they help productions secure and run filming locations. In events, they coordinate venues and site logistics. In retail, hospitality, and corporate operations, they may oversee facilities, locations, or site portfolios. Review each posting carefully, since scope, travel expectations, and required expertise differ by employer.

Find Location Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse Location Manager opportunities on Ladders to discover vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements, then focus your search on positions that align with your industry background and next career step.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$68K - $105K *

Join a team that oversees complex programs, managing cross-functional projects and resources to deliver impactful solutions, while ensuring alignment with business objectives, quality, and budget cons...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive effective cost management for global construction projects. Leverage your expertise to support project managers, optimize budgets, and mitigate risks, ensuring successful proj...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $134K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale Data Center projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget. Drive innovative AI implementations while overseein...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex real estate projects for financial services, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while minimizing disruptions. Collaborate with teams to achieve strate...

Charlotte, NCRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$212K - $249K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer support with AI-driven strategies, managing cross-functional programs, and executing complex initiatives to enhance customer experience and operational efficie...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic role where you'll shape marketing strategies and positioning for academic programs, ensuring clarity and effectiveness throughout their lifecycle while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead complex infrastructure projects for financial services clients, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective planning, execution, and collaboration. Elevate your career in a...

San Antonio, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing client relationships and project teams. Drive innovation in project delivery and enha...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead critical infrastructure projects for financial services clients, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while mentoring junior managers...

Tempe, AZRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$78K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving project success in commercial environments. Support project management tasks, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ac...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse EV projects, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration, strategic planning, and effective stakeholder engagement. Drive project excellence while naviga...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Innovate data solutions by developing complex reports and analyses to support senior management and client needs. Collaborate with teams to enhance data literacy and provide technical guidance across...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Analyze complex data to develop insightful reports, support client needs, and provide technical guidance to analysts. Collaborate with senior management to enhance decision-making and drive business g...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $187K *

Transform site budgeting processes by leading initiatives, mentoring peers, and ensuring compliance. Engage with stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial analysis and drive continuous improvemen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Manage and oversee all aspects of federal construction projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget. Collaborate with teams, supervise subcontractors, and maintain client relationships...

Alexandria, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $171K *

Lead the charge in optimizing analytics strategies to drive business growth, leveraging data insights to enhance customer experiences and inform strategic initiatives across a dynamic, fast-paced envi...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $148K *

Elevate your career by leading service delivery for a national network. Drive operational excellence, manage diverse teams, and enhance community engagement while ensuring efficient project completion...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Deliver exceptional project management services, leading complex projects from inception to completion while fostering collaboration and empowering teams to achieve success and meet client goals...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$265K - $295K *

Shape community engagement strategies to foster trust and collaboration with local stakeholders, ensuring Anthropic's infrastructure projects benefit the communities we serve while navigating complex...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex NICE solutions for Public Safety. As a hands-on technical lead, you'll manage installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting, ensuring successful imple...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the management of a multi-state real estate portfolio, overseeing lease negotiations, site selections, and property transactions while collaborating with various departments to optimize operation...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Shape innovative cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure security, scalability, and efficiency in store technology operations. Elevate performance th...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$354K - $416K *

Elevate your career as a Medical Director, overseeing utilization management with a focus on clinical excellence and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of ca...

West Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $175K *

Lead strategic initiatives and operational excellence across client portfolios, ensuring governance, performance management, and continuous improvement. Drive client satisfaction and financial account...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Location Manager do?question toggle

    A Location Manager identifies and oversees sites for productions, events, or business operations. Typical work can include site research, negotiations, permits, logistics, budgets, schedules, safety, and stakeholder coordination.

  • What industries hire Location Managers?question toggle

    Location Managers may work in film and television, live events, retail, hospitality, and corporate or facilities operations. Duties and job titles vary across industries.

  • What skills are important for Location Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek project management, communication, negotiation, budgeting, and problem-solving skills. Experience with permits, contracts, regulations, safety, or complex site operations may also be useful.

  • Do Location Manager jobs require travel?question toggle

    Travel requirements depend on the employer and role. Production and event positions may involve frequent travel or work across multiple sites, while other roles may be based at a particular location or office. Check each job description for details.

  • Where can I find Location Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse current listings and review each posting for compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications.