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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$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality construction projects. Oversee planning, execution, and management of multiple projects, ensuring profitability, safety, and client satisfaction...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing a diverse portfolio of properties, driving operational excellence, and leading teams to achieve financial goals while ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead and inspire a team as you manage a diverse portfolio of properties, ensuring operational excellence and financial success while fostering employee development and community engagement...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and elevate operations of multiple LIHTC properties, ensuring financial success and compliance. Lead teams, manage budgets, and drive performance while fostering a positive community environme...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the end-to-end construction of retail stores, ensuring high standards and timely openings. Utilize your expertise to manage budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships while driving innovative s...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the construction of innovative retail stores, ensuring high-quality execution from design to opening. Drive impactful outcomes through collaboration, problem-solving, and s...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform retail experiences by overseeing end-to-end construction projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, high-quality store openings while managing budgets, schedules, a...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Contribute to the success of multiple properties by driving financial performance, enhancing resident satisfaction, and leading a high-performing team. This role empowers you to shape operational exce...

3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $110K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in facilities management, overseeing maintenance operations, staff coordination, and compliance with regulations to ensure optimal facility performance and safe...

2 weeks ago

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

$105K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee facility operations, ensuring efficient maintenance and compliance with regulations. Leverage your engineering expertise to enhance systems and lead a dedicated staff in...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving continuous improvement while managing teams in testing and chip harvesting to ensure quality and productivity sta...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Play a key role in maximizing property value through effective management, strategic planning, and tenant relations. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure tenant...

3 weeks ago

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

$99K - $124K *

Elevate operational excellence by supervising maintenance staff and ensuring the mechanical integrity of building systems, fostering a safe and comfortable environment for all residents and guests whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Transform environmental projects by managing scope, budget, and client relations. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to ensure technical delivery and satisfaction while identifying growth opportunities in...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Advance project excellence by leading complex engineering initiatives, ensuring client satisfaction and business growth through strategic planning and execution from concept to closeout...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Develop and manage complex luxury residential construction projects, ensuring seamless communication, effective planning, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle, from initial sales handof...

1 month ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead dynamic store operations and elevate client experiences while inspiring a high-performing team. Drive sales and profitability through strategic direction, talent development, and operational exce...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the dining experience by leading a dynamic team in a high-volume corporate account. Drive operational excellence, foster client relationships, and achieve financial goals in a fast-paced env...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a diverse team in managing a large multi-unit dining account. Drive operational excellence, maintain client relationships, and achieve financial goals while fostering a culture of saf...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Manage a large multi-unit dining account, leading a diverse team to achieve operational and financial goals while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with regulations in a dy...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $135K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance client relationships and operational success while driving financial performance and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced environment. Champion a culture of accountabilit...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading facility operations, managing maintenance teams, and implementing improvement projects while ensuring safety and compliance in a dynamic environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $95K *

Lead the daily operations of a premier property, guiding a dedicated team to achieve leasing and financial goals while fostering strong resident relationships and ensuring exceptional service...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing healthcare networks by negotiating contracts, building relationships, and driving growth. Utilize your expertise to ensure quality and financial goals are met while managi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $93K *

Lead the management of multiple properties, ensuring operational excellence, low vacancies, and effective team supervision. Drive financial performance and enhance resident satisfaction through strate...

1 week 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.