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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$100K - $150K *

Join our dedicated team as an Operations Manager, overseeing critical facility management processes, enhancing client experiences, driving improvements, and ensuring the highest level of operational e...

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

$100K - $150K *

Champion operational excellence by leading an Integrated Facility Management team. Drive client satisfaction and process improvement, utilizing innovative strategies to enhance service delivery and op...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$137K - $157K *

Unlock potential by leading facility operations across the Northeast, ensuring safety and optimal performance. Collaborate with diverse teams and manage multiple union workforces to enhance engineerin...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in maintenance operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency across a diverse portfolio. Manage teams and contractors, oversee preventative programs, and foster client relationships w...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $200K *

Grow your career with a leading team in land development, managing site due diligence, project budgets, and client proposals while ensuring compliance with regulations across national projects...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee facility operations across multiple buildings, managing a team of 20+ staff. Collaborate with leadership on policies, budgets, and maintenance needs while ensuring efficient and safe environme...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Champion facilities excellence by leading diverse teams to enhance productivity and safety in a state-of-the-art warehouse environment. Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and ensure opt...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Drive facilities excellence by managing diverse teams, overseeing budgets, and ensuring optimal maintenance. Collaborate with leadership to enhance workplace productivity and safety in a state-of-the...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Transform facilities management by leading diverse teams to enhance productivity and safety in a state-of-the-art environment. Collaborate with leadership to implement policies, oversee budgets, and e...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Drive excellence in facilities management by leading diverse teams, overseeing budgets, and ensuring optimal maintenance of a large-scale warehouse environment. Collaborate with leadership to enhance...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Join us to set the standard for facilities excellence! Lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and ensure optimal operations in a state-of-the-art environment that fosters productivity and pride...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive exceptional residential experiences by leading operations, managing teams, and enhancing homeowner satisfaction. Collaborate with leadership and external partners to ensure seamless service deli...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $90K *

Empower the future of remote camp operations by managing housekeeping and front desk teams. Drive profitability through effective planning, training, and compliance while ensuring a safe and efficient...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $90K *

Develop and oversee housekeeping and front desk operations, ensuring profitability and compliance. Lead team training, inspections, and administrative duties while implementing operational changes to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $90K *

Lead the management of housekeeping and front desk operations, ensuring profitability and compliance. Drive operational improvements, train staff, and maintain high safety standards while overseeing s...

Mississauga, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by managing electronic security installations, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams and clients to optimize resources, maintain schedules, and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Drive the successful execution of healthcare construction projects, overseeing planning, budgeting, and coordination with contractors and suppliers to ensure timely and high-quality completion while a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$142K - $213K *

Shape the future of transportation procurement by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier performance, and driving cost savings across North America. Collaborate with cross-functio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee project delivery, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration across construction teams and stakeholders. Manage operations, engineering, and logistics for successful ex...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee project delivery, ensuring operational excellence through collaboration with stakeholders. Drive quality, safety, and timely execution, managing multiple projects and fo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the success of regional communities by leading operations, enhancing financial performance, and fostering a productive team environment, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic initiative...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine facilities management by leading teams in a dynamic environment. Drive operational excellence, enhance client relationships, and ensure safety compliance across maintenance and housekeeping...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and enhance facilities operations, ensuring efficient maintenance and tenant satisfaction. Lead a high-performing team committed to operational excellence and safety while managing budgets, ve...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence in facilities management. Oversee maintenance, housekeeping, and operations, ensuring tenant satisfaction while leading a high-performing team to...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Deliver strategic leadership for facilities operations, maximizing maintenance effectiveness, optimizing tenant services, and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction through a skilled team and robust...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.