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.

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$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by overseeing comprehensive facilities and capital projects. Lead facility maintenance, ensure compliance, manage relationships, and drive improvements for operational excellence...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $104K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$69K - $99K *

Lead the charge in transforming maintenance operations for luxury apartment living. Oversee a dedicated team, ensuring top-notch service and compliance with standards while enhancing resident experien...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Drive automation excellence by designing and implementing control systems for industrial processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, ensure safety, and lead continuous improvement initia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$93K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $124K *

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

$105K - $112K *

Drive operational excellence in a secure detention facility, overseeing youth programs, staff management, and safety protocols while ensuring compliance with agency policies and fostering a supportive...

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

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Lead the charge in planning and executing exceptional catered events, ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication, organization, and teamwork while maintaining strong client relations...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading commissioning activities for complex MEP systems. Drive quality and performance across projects, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure seamless integration and op...

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

$90K - $110K *

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

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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Manage all aspects of commercial properties, ensuring client objectives are met while leading a team to enhance tenant satisfaction and financial performance through strategic oversight and reporting...

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

$90K *

Empower client relationships and operational excellence by leading a dedicated team, driving metrics, and ensuring high-quality security services across diverse markets while fostering a culture of sa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding assets and reducing loss across multiple retail locations. Lead investigations, develop training programs, and collaborate with management to enhance opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative facilities operations and space management, leading a dynamic team to create safe, efficient, and employee-focused workplaces. Drive strategic initiatives, oversee project managemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $205K *

Join a team focused on delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, overseeing critical integration of cost, schedule, and risk. Be a key player in optimizing program performance and driving succes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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Shape the future of heavy civil infrastructure projects by overseeing integrated project controls, ensuring data accuracy and collaboration across teams to support successful project outcomes and driv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Help us ensure the safety and operational excellence of our properties by managing maintenance operations, leading teams, and optimizing asset performance through effective compliance and vendor manag...

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

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  •   8 - 10 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.