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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$70K - $90K *

Engage and lead a dynamic team to optimize safety, quality, and performance in a fast-paced warehouse environment, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional customer satisfaction while fostering a cult...

1 week ago

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

$106K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing design and construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with affiliates and oversee project controls for small to moderate complexity i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $160K *

Innovate project management strategies for design and construction initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance facility development and maintai...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing project-specific QA/QC plans, ensuring compliance with contract documents. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance quality assurance processes and deli...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and execution of project-specific QA/QC plans, ensuring compliance with contract documents. Lead QA/QC staff, maintain collaborative relationships, and enhance project deliver...

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

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by leading a nursing home facility, ensuring high-quality care, financial success, and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with department heads to foster a positive enviro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of facility operations by leading maintenance and compliance efforts, fostering client relationships, and ensuring quality control across electrical, mechanical, and life safety syste...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to lead facility operations, ensuring efficient management of systems and staff. Drive compliance, enhance client relationships, and foster team development while overseeing maintenance...

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in overseeing regional security operations, ensuring safety and protection of personnel and assets, while directly managing a team and implementing protocols across multiple locations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic planning initiatives that optimize community development and ensure compliance with federal regulations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ach...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $153K *

Drive a culture of safety and compliance as you manage EHS and facilities operations, ensuring adherence to regulations while enhancing site security and maintenance. Lead teams to foster a safe, effi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing capital projects, driving team success through strategic planning, risk management, and compliance. Foster innovation, mentor talent, and ensure alignment with organization...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of land management by conducting research, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance for energy and infrastructure projects. Join a collaborative team to drive successful develo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $101K *

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Reposted 3 days ago

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

$80K - $101K *

Drive seamless client transitions by managing projects from mobilization to stabilization. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective onboarding and account expansions while overseeing budgets, timeli...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$80K - $101K *

Manage client transition projects from mobilization to stabilization, ensuring seamless onboarding and account expansions. Collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional client experiences while overse...

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

$55K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing office operations, enhancing team performance, and ensuring compliance. This role requires strong management skills to support high-quality patient services and efficient...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate growth by transforming complex technology into impactful market stories. Drive product positioning, content creation, and go-to-market strategies while collaborating with Product Management...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $100K *

Optimize property operations by driving marketing initiatives, managing finances, enhancing resident satisfaction, and maintaining physical assets. Lead a dedicated team to achieve revenue goals while...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $138K *

Champion urban growth by leading the Planning and Urban Design Division. Drive comprehensive planning, budget management, and team development while ensuring effective community engagement and regulat...

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

$95K - $110K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing maintenance across multiple sites, ensuring high standards and efficiency. Drive team performance and safety compliance while fostering a culture of conti...

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

$170K - $225K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations by building robust systems that empower teams to execute projects efficiently while ensuring compliance and financial integrity across the portfolio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us oversee financial management for a major hyperscale data center project. You'll collaborate with project leaders, manage forecasting, cost controls, and generate reports while fostering a moti...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by leading project management efforts to enhance organizational effectiveness, streamline processes, and foster collaboration among departments to drive continuous improvement and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.