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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$95K - $105K *

Oversee and manage diverse residential properties, ensuring compliance and achieving financial goals while maintaining resident satisfaction and property standards. Collaborate with senior management...

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

$95K - $105K *

Deliver effective property management for multifamily residential communities, ensuring regulatory compliance, financial performance, and tenant satisfaction while supervising staff and overseeing dai...

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

$198K - $280K *

Join a team that's driving impactful ERP implementations and IT initiatives. You'll lead project planning, manage stakeholders, and ensure successful project execution while collaborating across multi...

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage project execution and financials while fostering client relationships and enhancing team performance. Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and safety stand...

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

$72K - $99K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee experience and office operations. You'll manage daily office functions, foster a vibrant culture, and support executive initiatives, ensuring a welco...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $165K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $108K *

Champion capital improvement projects by managing renovations and ensuring quality outcomes. Collaborate with teams to align goals, maintain budgets, and oversee construction in occupied communities...

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

$130K - $160K *

Drive high-level execution and financial performance across complex MEP projects. Lead teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project success while mentoring junior staff in a dynamic construc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Materials Manager, overseeing procurement and logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials for projects. Drive quality, cost efficiency, and supplier accountability while...

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

$102K - $142K *

Lead the maintenance department to enhance operational efficiency, implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and compliance in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading warehouse operations, optimizing processes, and managing teams to ensure efficiency and safety. Drive performance through data analysis and collaboration, setting the found...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee MEP operations, ensuring timely and profitable project completion. Leverage your leadership and technical skills to manage trades, coordinate systems, and enhance client...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Engage in managing luxury retail construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and safety compliance while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders across multiple sites...

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

$120K - $140K *

Drive excellence by managing luxury retail construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and timely delivery while fostering strong relationships with clients a...

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

$120K - $140K *

Lead and manage luxury retail construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and safety compliance while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders to achieve project goals...

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

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Champion the execution of luxury retail construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and safety compliance. Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to drive project success...

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

$88K - $105K *

Manage a global portfolio of infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment and successful execution while leading a dedicated team to meet and exceed service level agreements in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative digital products by cultivating high-performing teams, aligning stakeholders, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance user experiences for New Yorkers...

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

$150K - $180K *

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

$105K - $115K *

Optimize your career by managing software licensing and compliance for a vital agency. Lead procurement, vendor negotiations, and audits to ensure efficient technology use while supporting the well-be...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving project success through expert cost control, proactive scheduling, and insightful performance tracking to ensure project health and financial accuracy across di...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Oversee engineering operations across multiple Class A office locations, ensuring optimal performance and service delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational excellence and drive co...

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive profitable sales across multiple travel center locations while overseeing operations, recruiting, and developing management teams. This role requires strong leadership and customer service skill...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   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.