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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$130K - $155K *

Drive optimization initiatives within development projects, enhancing planning and execution efficiency. Collaborate with teams to analyze schedules, mitigate risks, and implement improvements, ensuri...

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

$130K - $155K *

Transform project execution by optimizing schedules and enhancing collaboration across teams. Drive improvements in planning and delivery reliability for high-value development projects, leveraging le...

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

$130K - $155K *

Help us enhance project execution by analyzing schedules, facilitating planning, and driving improvements across development teams. Collaborate with contractors and partners to ensure timely delivery...

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

$130K - $155K *

Drive project execution excellence by analyzing schedules, facilitating collaborative planning, and implementing improvements across development teams to enhance delivery reliability and efficiency in...

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

$130K - $155K *

Drive project execution excellence by optimizing schedules and enhancing collaboration across teams. Leverage your expertise to identify risks, implement solutions, and share best practices globally...

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

$75K - $110K *

Lead logistics and material inventory operations across multiple projects, ensuring timely support for network cabling and data center initiatives. Develop teams, standardize processes, and drive perf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$86K - $97K *

Unlock potential by providing administrative support to enhance project execution and sustainability of street medicine workforce initiatives. Contribute to budgeting, training, and public relations...

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

$95K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading complex capital projects, managing budgets, and overseeing construction operations. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with safety and...

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse project teams to deliver innovative architectural designs. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure quality throughout al...

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

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in overseeing onsite construction and facility maintenance projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Drive efficiency and collaboration among teams while managing contractors...

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

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by driving operational excellence and strategic improvements. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and optimize processes in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Unlock potential by managing daily operations of a premier residential property, ensuring compliance, optimizing performance, and enhancing resident satisfaction through exceptional leadership and pro...

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering successful construction projects. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee all phases of project execution, ensuring completion on time and within budget, while...

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

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Drive excellence in student facilities management, overseeing maintenance, compliance, budgeting, and vendor partnerships to maintain high standards across multiple locations while ensuring the safety...

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

$116K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence as you oversee facilities management across multiple communities. Lead a skilled team, ensure compliance with safety standards, and enhance customer service while managing...

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

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Oversee daily operations and maintenance functions across multiple communities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and legal requirements. Manage contractor negotiations and foster a high-perfo...

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

$70K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead AV projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering client relationships and managing resources effectively for optimal project outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $125K *

Take ownership of critical facility operations, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficiency. Lead a team in maintenance, vendor management, and emergency response while optimizing system performance a...

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

$105K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing critical facility operations, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficiency. Oversee maintenance, vendor relations, and emergency responses while fostering a skilled team to...

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

$108K - $130K *

Shape your career by leading critical facility operations, ensuring optimal performance and compliance of data center systems. Oversee engineering teams, manage preventive maintenance, and enhance cli...

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

$88K - $117K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing energy strategies and operations. You will manage the Central Energy Plant, mentor staff, and ensure efficient facility operations while implementing best pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional engineering services for critical environments. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and foster client relationships while driving financial su...

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

$175K - $195K *

Engage with us to lead critical engineering services for a major account. Oversee compliance, manage client relationships, and ensure operational excellence while driving financial performance and str...

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

$105K - $115K *

Lead the execution of complex construction projects within a vital agency, ensuring safety and compliance while managing resources and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance facilities th...

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

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.