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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$89K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and enhancing electrical systems. Leverage your expertise in installation, repair, and troubleshooting to ensure operational efficiency and safety in a dyna...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and repairing electrical systems, ensuring safety and efficiency while supporting customer needs. Utilize your expertise to troubleshoot, install, and enhance electrical...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K *

Drive security operations excellence by managing a professional team, fostering client relationships, and ensuring compliance with standards in a dynamic corporate environment. Lead daily operations a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse portfolio of multifamily communities, driving financial performance, and enhancing resident satisfaction through effective team development and operational excell...

2 weeks ago

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

$113K - $165K *

Champion facility management and EHS strategies across multiple sites, ensuring operational excellence, sustainability, and community engagement while leading a dedicated team to enhance workplace saf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of project management, overseeing all phases of project execution. Lead teams, ensure quality and safety, and drive profitability while fostering strong customer r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing all phases of construction projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion while coordinating with stakeholders and overseeing design and construction teams for o...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer the management of construction projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. Collaborate with teams, oversee design and construction processes, and maint...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing all phases of construction projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion. Collaborate with teams to oversee design, procurement, and compliance while mentoring...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Oversee project management for construction activities, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate with teams, manage budgets, and maintain communication with stakeholders to drive successful p...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing translation and interpretation services for City agencies. Oversee projects, coordinate with clients and vendors, and ensure accessibility for limited English speakers...

4 days ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining property accounting by leading financial reporting, controls, and processes. Leverage your expertise to manage a remote team while ensuring accuracy and compliance across...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $146K *

Champion the efficient operation and maintenance of critical facilities, ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate with management to enhance service delivery and oversee HVAC, mechanical, and elect...

3 days ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Shape the future of property accounting by leading a remote team, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Drive process improvements and foster collaboration across departme...

1 week ago

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

$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...

Roanoke, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$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

$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

$100K - $120K *

Optimize procurement strategies to drive cost savings and enhance value across Capital Expenditure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery while maintaining...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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...

3 days ago

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

$78K - $90K *

Support project success by managing documentation, contracts, and billing processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and financial accuracy, while enhancing your skills in a dynamic enviro...

Yesterday

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

$78K - $90K *

Join us to support project success as a Project Administrator, managing contracts, compliance, and financial processes. Your organizational skills will ensure smooth operations from startup to closeou...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 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

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.