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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$150K - $180K *

Lead production strategy and operational excellence for software and media projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget management while mentoring a team of producers and collaborating across departm...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $105K *

Transform your career by managing sort activities and driving operational improvements. Lead a team to enhance efficiency and safety while fostering a positive work environment. Your leadership will s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence by managing sorting activities, optimizing performance, and implementing improvements within your assigned area. Lead a team while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $102K *

Lead and oversee large-scale security operations, ensuring compliance and service excellence. Manage personnel, develop operational objectives, and build client relationships while responding to emerg...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $115K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading enterprise-wide planning, governance, and transformation efforts. Drive successful implementation and collaboration on-site while managing complex...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$107K - $125K *

Lead the charge in ensuring 24/7 reliability of critical infrastructure systems. Oversee operations, maintenance, and team development in mission-critical environments, driving efficiency and client s...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$107K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring 24/7 reliability of critical infrastructure systems. This role supports operations management, coordinates maintenance, and develops leadership skills in missi...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive the future of MEP systems by overseeing engineering, procurement, and installation processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success from initiation to completion while leading...

1 week ago

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

$114K - $124K *

Lead and coordinate design activities for construction projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, schedules, and budgets while ensuring compliance with regulations and project requirements across New...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving store performance and team engagement. As a Store Manager, you'll optimize customer experiences, manage operations, and cultivate a motivated team to exceed sales targets an...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $95K *

Supervise daily operations of contract management, ensuring compliance and personnel adherence. Collaborate with key stakeholders to maintain organizational structure and facilitate effective team per...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead electrical design efforts across diverse projects, ensuring compliance with standards and codes while delivering innovative solutions that enhance sustainability and effici...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead electrical design for diverse projects, ensuring innovative solutions and compliance with standards. Collaborate with architects and engineers to create impactful, sustaina...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in innovative electrical design for diverse projects, collaborating with architects and engineers to deliver sustainable solutions that meet client needs and adhere to industry standar...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative electrical design solutions for diverse projects, collaborating with architects and engineers to ensure compliance with standards and codes while enhancing sustainability and effici...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT service delivery across US operations while managing diverse teams, infrastructure, and technology projects to drive innovation and ensure reliable, customer-focused s...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional IT services across US operations, managing teams and infrastructure while driving innovation and strategic technology projects for optimal business outcomes...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming workplace experiences by managing facilities operations, enhancing employee satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with teams to optimize per...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Elevate your career by overseeing operations of a community, ensuring regulatory compliance, profitability, and high satisfaction levels while promoting core values and strategic goals...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving profitable sales by managing talent, operations, and customer experience across multiple stores. Foster a culture of development and accountability to maximize performance a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $186K *

Join a team that's optimizing data center construction by managing projects, ensuring quality, tracking budgets, and improving resilience. Your leadership will drive collaboration with contractors and...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$70K - $90K *

Join a dedicated team that ensures optimal facility management and safety for residents. Oversee maintenance operations, develop budgets, and lead a skilled team committed to excellence in service and...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in safety and security management, crafting innovative strategies and alliances to ensure a secure environment while navigating challenges with expertise and foresight...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee new store projects, blending construction expertise with procurement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution from inception to comp...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$61K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing county facilities through effective project management. Oversee Major Maintenance and Capital Improvement projects, ensuring safety and compliance while colla...

2 weeks ago

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

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.