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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$105K - $121K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a high-performing team, enhancing customer experiences, and managing multi-unit locations to achieve strategic goals and business growth...

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

$105K - $121K *

Engage with a dynamic team to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction across multiple locations. Lead, develop, and motivate staff while implementing strategies to enhance performance a...

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

$105K - $121K *

Shape operational excellence by leading a dynamic team, enhancing customer experiences, and driving sales across multiple locations. Your leadership will be key in executing strategies and fostering a...

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

$70K - $100K *

Lead the charge in multifamily property management, maximizing occupancy and financial performance while fostering a high-performance team and delivering exceptional resident experiences...

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

$86K - $129K *

Collaborate with customers to manage service projects, ensuring timely completion and satisfaction. Act as the primary contact, overseeing project documentation, scheduling, and communication to enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Deliver exceptional project management for complex HVAC installations, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and resolve technica...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving the successful execution of complex HVAC projects. Oversee technical coordination, manage project milestones, and ensure high-quality delivery while collaborating with engin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $135K *

Engage in a dynamic leadership role overseeing multiple communities, driving operational excellence, financial performance, and team development. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance resident exp...

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

$85K - $95K *

Transform event experiences by leading the Facilities setup team, ensuring seamless execution of setups, room changes, and strikes while maintaining safety and efficiency across multiple shifts and de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine safety standards by leading safety initiatives on construction sites, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards to protect employees and prop...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead safety initiatives on construction sites, enforce policies, mentor staff, and drive a culture of continuous improvement to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and promote injury-free environmen...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join us to enhance customer value and foster a learning culture while implementing lean principles and strategies that maximize team collaboration and project success across business units...

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading multifamily property management operations, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering team development to achieve excellence and client satisfaction across a diverse por...

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

$93K - $110K *

Take ownership of property management operations, ensuring high service standards and team performance. Drive revenue growth through effective marketing and resident engagement while overseeing budget...

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

$125K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to manage change control for large-scale civil infrastructure projects. You'll oversee entitlement determinations, cost evaluations, and ensure accurate documentation, supporting p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$89K - $95K *

Lead the performance and operations of multiple locations, driving growth and operational excellence while ensuring compliance and exceptional customer experiences through strategic planning and data...

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

$95K - $115K *

Oversee portfolio-level energy management for building performance, focusing on decarbonization and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategies and monitor results, ens...

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability. As an Energy Conservation Specialist, you'll lead projects, conduct assessments, and develop strategies to optimize buil...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinic operations and improving patient care while developing a motivated team. Collaborate closely with management to implement strategic goals and foster a positive, re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $152K *

Accelerate progress at the plant level by leading transformative initiatives that enhance operational performance, drive continuous improvement, and foster collaboration across teams to achieve strate...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive the implementation of a regional Sustainability program, collaborating with leadership and teams to align with long-term goals. Contribute expertise to enhance project outcomes and foster a cult...

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

$110K - $135K *

Elevate your career by overseeing accurate financial reporting and management of industrial real estate assets. Foster relationships with external consultants and drive process improvements to enhance...

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead multi-geo programs, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction while managing a diverse group of program managers and driving strategic initiatives for success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Lead engineering operations to enhance asset reliability and team performance. Oversee maintenance and utilities in a regulated environment, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence a...

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

$125K - $200K *

Drive the change control process for large-scale civil infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate scope, cost, and schedule management. Collaborate with teams to evaluate proposals and maintain docume...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.