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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$115K - $130K *

Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...

Knoxville, TNRemote

1 week ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Innovate your career by leading a remote property accounting team, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities. Drive process improvements and collaborate with ope...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Manage our property accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and controls while leading a team. Collaborate closely with operations to enhance processes and maintain compliance acros...

Greensboro, NCRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a strategic partner to drive executive operations, managing a dynamic calendar and prioritizing engagements while supporting high-level organizational initiatives to enhance workforce morale...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee commercial AV projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with clients and teams to coordinate all project phases, from kickoff to close...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the planning and execution of maintenance programs to ensure reliability and safety of facility systems while enhancing employee experience and meeting business goals through collaboration and st...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $250K+*

Pioneer project management excellence by leading teams to achieve strategic objectives, overseeing all phases of client projects, and driving business growth while ensuring compliance and financial pe...

4 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform operations by leading a team to enhance quality improvement, oversee program design, and ensure compliance with contracts and performance goals while fostering collaboration and effective co...

2 weeks ago

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

$105K - $115K *

Champion the efficiency of accounts payable operations, leading a dynamic team to enhance financial processes across a multifamily real estate portfolio while ensuring accuracy and timely payments...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Lead diverse construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals while maintaining high...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, overseeing all phases from planning to execution, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgets. Collaborate effectively with stake...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage architectural projects from inception to completion, ensuring design excellence and financial performance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver community-focused...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of architectural design by leading projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design excellence, manage budgets, and foster client relat...

1 week ago

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

$103K *

Transform facilities management through strategic oversight, ensuring efficient operations and sustainable practices across multiple store locations while driving maintenance initiatives and cost-effe...

3 weeks ago

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

$103K *

Optimize facilities management across multiple locations, ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability. Lead maintenance strategies, drive cost-effective decisions, and collaborate with teams to...

3 weeks ago

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

$103K *

Join a team that transforms the future of facility management by overseeing operations and maintenance for numerous store locations. Lead sustainability initiatives while driving cost-effective soluti...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform safety standards in construction by leading initiatives, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with health and environmental policies. Drive organizational change to enhance safety perfor...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $165K *

Lead the charge in strategic facilities management across a national portfolio, ensuring operational excellence and safety. Oversee a team of Regional Facilities Managers while driving maintenance sta...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$150K - $165K *

Champion facilities excellence by leading national operations, setting strategic vision, and optimizing asset performance across a diverse portfolio while managing a team of regional leaders and ensur...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to manage construction projects from design to completion, ensuring client satisfaction through effective scheduling, budgeting, and coordination. Leverage your expertise to enhance pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by collaborating with engineers and clients, managing schedules, budgets, and construction processes from design to completion. Utilize strong organizational skills to handle mul...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful social services by overseeing case management and program operations. Collaborate with staff and community partners to enhance client placements and ensure compliance with regulations...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing vital social services operations, ensuring access to shelter for vulnerable populations. Lead initiatives, provide technical assistance, and enhance program...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of complex construction claims, guiding high-exposure cases from coverage analysis to resolution. Leverage expertise in CGL and Construction Liability, coordinating legal strategies and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize complex construction claims by managing high-exposure litigated cases. Direct investigations, coverage strategies, and litigation to drive effective resolutions while collaborating with cross...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.