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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$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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative facility management projects, enhancing productivity, and optimizing budgets. Collaborate with clients to implement effective strategies and ensure operational e...

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

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at managing facilities services delivery, ensuring compliance with standards and client expectations. Drive cost efficiency, foster client relationships, and lead a dynamic team to...

1 week ago

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

$101K - $124K *

Contribute to a dynamic team managing facilities operations, ensuring service excellence and sustainability. Drive performance improvements, oversee budgets, and foster client relationships while lead...

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

$101K - $124K *

Optimize facilities management operations by leading a skilled team, ensuring service delivery meets performance metrics while enhancing client site value and promoting sustainability initiatives in a...

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing facilities operations, ensuring service delivery, and implementing innovative cost-reduction strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance productivity while overse...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $134K *

Accelerate progress at assigned sites by leading a skilled facilities team, ensuring excellence in service delivery, client satisfaction, and sustainability, all while optimizing operational practices...

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

$90K - $93K *

Unlock your potential as a Facilities Manager, overseeing service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction across multiple public school sites. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, manage budget...

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by overseeing a dynamic team of Electrical Inspectors in a major citywide upgrade program for traffic intersections, ensuring compliance and safety across various projects while co...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead strategic parking operations and campus management, ensuring optimal utilization, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth while overseeing maintenance, safety, and capital projects for a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $110K *

Elevate community impact by overseeing site operations, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with partners to enhance services for veterans while leading a dedicated team to achieve...

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

$70K - $90K *

Advance space management initiatives by coordinating planning studies, maintaining drawing files, and supporting space audits. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate space inventory and effective c...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $90K *

Support space planning initiatives by managing data, conducting audits, and collaborating with teams to optimize space utilization and maintain accurate inventory for a diverse range of facilities...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading guest services and operations, ensuring exceptional experiences through effective management, financial oversight, and team development in a dynamic hotel environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Drive revenue and strengthen client relationships by leading paving and asphalt projects. Leverage industry expertise to ensure profitable, timely delivery while fostering long-term partnerships and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Lead a citywide team of Electrical Inspectors to enhance traffic signal systems. Oversee inspections, coordinate street work, and ensure compliance with city standards while managing contractor progre...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Elevate your career by overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring efficient service and repair of transit equipment. Lead a dedicated team, manage budgets, and foster strong relationships with stakeh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $90K *

Unlock your potential as you oversee property operations, drive financial success, enhance resident experiences, and develop a winning team. This role empowers you to take ownership and inspire excell...

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

$90K - $104K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading warehouse racking installation projects. Drive team success, manage client relationships, and optimize workflows while ensuring safety, quality, and budget ad...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $103K *

Optimize lab space utilization by conducting audits, capturing data, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and quality control. Drive effective space planning initiatives and maintain accu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $87K *

Empower property teams by providing essential support and training. Lead operations smoothly across Indiana and Kentucky, ensuring excellence in management and team development while driving impactful...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of multiple capital projects from planning to construction, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and minimal disruption. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve str...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse capital projects from planning to completion, ensuring quality standards are met while minimizing disruption to operations. Collaborate with multiple teams and stak...

4 weeks ago

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

$115K - $135K *

Join us to lead pre-construction planning for retail capital projects, ensuring accurate budgets, schedules, and risk assessments. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive efficiency and success in a d...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful coastal resilience initiatives by managing capital projects, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across agencies to enhance urban infrastructure and community safety again...

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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.