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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$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...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of product management by leading a dynamic team, fostering strategic relationships, and driving innovative solutions to enhance services for New Yorkers. Collaborate across discipline...

2 weeks ago

  •   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

$80K - $90K *

Empower your career by leading maintenance operations in a dynamic residential community. Oversee a skilled team, manage critical building systems, and ensure safety and reliability while fostering a...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing hospitality projects, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships while developing your skills in a dynamic environment...

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

$75K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful Retail Construction projects. Manage all phases from inception to completion while fostering collaboration among teams and stakeholders. Drive quality delivery...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $100K *

Lead the charge in executing impactful Retail Construction projects by managing all phases from inception to completion. Collaborate with a diverse team to ensure quality delivery, strong client relat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative retail projects while fostering collaboration and supporting individual growth. As a key Project Manager, you'll lead and manage projects, ensurin...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Reimagine project management by leading data center fit-out initiatives. Oversee planning, execution, and profitability while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Collaborate with teams to d...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive the successful planning and execution of data center tenant improvement projects. Oversee project management, ensuring quality, safety, and profitability while meeting owner expectations and cor...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading retail construction projects, managing teams, budgets, and timelines while ensuring quality and fostering collaboration in a dynamic, client-focused environment...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $88K *

Transform facility operations by leading maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and enhancing performance through innovative solutions and effective client relationships. Drive operati...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing high-performance construction projects, fostering team development, and enhancing client relationships while ensuring adherence to budget and quality standards. Drive innov...

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

$110K - $125K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful retail construction projects by managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships. Foster team collaboration and drive continuous improvement amidst a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic electrical engineering team, driving project delivery, fostering innovation, and enhancing client relationships across diverse markets while ensuring high-qual...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic electrical engineering team, driving innovation and quality across diverse projects while fostering a culture of growth and collaboration in a multidisciplinar...

London, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Manage electrical construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver successful outcomes while leading pro...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence while overseeing facility management for a premier financial client. Lead a team ensuring efficient operations and a high-performing environment in a large, dynamic corpor...

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage and optimize facilities operations across a diverse portfolio, ensuring efficiency and compliance while fostering strong vendor relationships and delivering high-quality service through expert...

4 weeks ago

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

$101K *

Optimize project implementation and lead teams to streamline processes, ensuring quality deliverables within budget and timelines. Drive customer-oriented solutions through effective leadership and te...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $123K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance market presence in Italy by managing hotel partnerships, optimizing strategies, and driving growth through collaboration and data-driven decisions, ensuring long-term su...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$84K - $127K *

Join a team that's driving impactful infrastructure and enterprise projects. As a Project Manager, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, and budget while fos...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.