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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$80K - $95K *

Oversee and maintain essential utilities and facility operations, ensuring a safe and efficient environment. Lead staff in maintenance, engineering, and safety functions while managing budgets and coo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $230K *

Oversee high-profile healthcare construction projects, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets. Lead project teams effectively while providing technical guidance and maintaining quality assurance...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development and execution of capture strategies, enhancing business growth through market analysis, proposal management, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive organizational success by ex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Explore the strategic landscape of national programs focused on access control systems, vehicle gates, and overhead doors. Lead capital initiatives, compliance efforts, and modernization projects to e...

3 days ago

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

$165K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving strategic space planning initiatives across global regions. Lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and innovate solutions that align with client objectives while enhancing work...

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

$165K - $180K *

Lead the charge in global occupancy planning, driving strategic initiatives and managing diverse teams across APAC, LATAM, and AMER. Ensure excellence in service delivery while optimizing resource all...

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

$165K - $180K *

Lead strategic global occupancy planning initiatives across multiple regions, ensuring operational excellence and innovation. Partner with client teams to drive tactical space planning aligned with th...

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

$126K - $160K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a premium interior construction program, driving stakeholder coordination and delivery discipline across complex projects. Utilize your expertise to enhance operational e...

2 days ago

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

$151K - $208K *

Champion innovation in data center construction by leading complex projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality delivery from preconstruction to customer turnover. Drive safety, efficiency, and stak...

1 week ago

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

$151K - $208K *

Drive successful data center construction projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver innovative solut...

1 week ago

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

$151K - $208K *

Unlock potential by leading data center construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage budgets, schedules, and contractor perfo...

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive growth and innovation in the Allied (Non-Mobile) product line by managing projects, collaborating with teams, and providing expert product knowledge to enhance sales strategies and customer enga...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive growth and product expertise in the Allied (Non-Mobile) sector, collaborating with account managers to enhance sales strategies, manage projects, and deliver tailored solutions while ensuring al...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving growth for our Allied product line by managing key projects, collaborating with sales teams, and providing expert product knowledge to enhance customer engagement and market...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by driving growth in our Allied product line. Collaborate with account managers, lead projects, and provide expert insights to enhance sales strategies and customer solutions acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $95K *

Elevate property performance as you lead management initiatives, maximize asset value and nurture client relationships. Drive operations, finance, and marketing while supporting tenants and enhancing...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion growth by leading complex proposals in the mining sector, guiding teams from pre-RFP to interviews. Leverage your expertise to enhance compliance and strategy, ensuring persuasive and timely...

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

$89K - $99K *

Develop innovative solutions to neuroimaging challenges in neurodegenerative research. Collaborate on data analysis, machine learning, and visualization to advance understanding of brain decline and m...

1 month ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by managing a dynamic mixed-use property, enhancing tenant satisfaction, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with housing regulations while leading a dedicate...

2 weeks ago

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

$64K - $120K *

Shape client relationships by understanding their business needs and risk strategies. Drive revenue growth through effective insurance solutions, policy evaluations, and proactive client service, ensu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Engage with clients to understand their business needs and risk management strategies. Drive revenue growth by coordinating coverage, servicing accounts, and ensuring high-quality client interactions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Join a team that manages client accounts under $20,000, providing tailored insurance solutions, overseeing renewals, and ensuring exceptional service while collaborating with clients and carriers to m...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive facility management excellence by leading teams, optimizing operations, and enhancing energy efficiency. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance, manage budgets, and develop talent w...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform project management by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative land development solutions. Ensure project success through effective scope, schedule, and budget management while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading complex land development projects. Oversee project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring quality execution and client satisfaction. Drive inno...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.