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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$90K - $100K *

Pioneer the management of facility operations across multiple locations, ensuring optimal maintenance and responsiveness to club needs. Oversee repairs, capital projects, and uphold safety standards t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $95K *

Elevate the member experience by managing facility operations, repairs, and projects across multiple club locations. Collaborate with teams to uphold standards, ensuring a safe and inviting environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$121K - $151K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in facilities management, overseeing operations, budgets, and client relations to ensure a superior service experience across leased properties...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Deliver comprehensive project management from planning to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budget and schedule. Act as the primary liaison among stakeholders, facilitating eff...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $82K *

Oversee daily operations of a café, ensuring quality service and food standards. Manage staff training, financial analysis, and client relations while adhering to health regulations and sustainability...

1 week ago

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

$97K - $107K *

Lead the charge in enhancing child welfare services by managing performance evaluations and quality improvement initiatives across provider agencies. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accountabi...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage in managing architecturally vibrant projects from inception to completion, ensuring effective collaboration and production across all phases while maintaining budget and schedule integrity. Lea...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that inspires architectural innovation and leads project excellence. Oversee project lifecycles, collaborate with diverse teams, and deliver transformative designs while managing schedules...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion affordable housing by leading a team to manage financing programs, ensuring timely project delivery and compliance while enhancing operational efficiencies. Collaborate across departments to...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing facility operations across multiple health sites, managing custodial and clerical staff while ensuring compliance with health regulations and effective service delivery i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and manage facility operations across multiple health locations, ensuring effective maintenance, security, and compliance. Lead custodial and clerical teams while coordinating with contractors...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Optimize facility operations by overseeing custodial and clerical staff, managing maintenance needs, and ensuring compliance with health regulations across multiple locations. Drive efficiency and eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$93K - $110K *

Lead facilities operations to ensure a well-maintained environment, aligning services with client goals. Oversee daily management, financials, vendor contracts, and tenant relations while ensuring com...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence in foundry manufacturing by overseeing production, safety, and quality. Lead teams to achieve strategic goals while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a cu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by managing a portfolio of 3 Class A residential buildings. Lead operations, enhance tenant satisfaction, and collaborate with ownership and teams to ensure efficient property mana...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Drive excellence in property management by overseeing 3 Class A residential buildings. Lead teams, enhance resident satisfaction, and ensure efficient operations while maintaining strong communication...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful facilities projects. Lead initiatives in site infrastructure, utilities, and equipment installations, ensuring safety and efficiency while collabor...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Lead large-scale hyperscale data center construction projects, managing budgets, schedules, and teams across multiple sites. Drive project success through effective planning, procurement, and workforc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team focused on inspiring young learners through effective facilities management. Oversee operations across multiple educational properties, ensuring compliance with safety standards...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing MEP project resources, ensuring seamless coordination and execution throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee subcontractors, review documentation, and drive successful pro...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to manage large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects, overseeing scope, budget, schedule, and risk. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful delivery from pl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $210K *

Lead large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects, managing scope, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful delivery from planning through construction, while mitigating ri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $210K *

Oversee large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects, managing scope, budget, schedule, and risk. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful delivery from planning through construction, while main...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $100K *

Manage community operations and financial processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering exceptional service. Lead a team while fostering relationships with residents and the Board, ad...

1 week ago

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

$78K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovative retail construction projects from inception to completion. You'll lead budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment with client goals whi...

1 week ago

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

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.