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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$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...

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  •   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

$69K - $101K *

Transform automated warehouse operations by ensuring system reliability and performance. Leverage your technical expertise to troubleshoot and maintain complex electro-mechanical systems, driving oper...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with impactful project management in workplace transformation. Oversee Move, Add, Change initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction while managing multiple proj...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K *

Elevate project success by managing financials and fostering relationships. Apply proven methodologies to ensure project standards are met from inception to completion, delivering exceptional service...

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

$89K - $112K *

Lead the charge in driving retail excellence by maximizing profitability and fostering genuine customer connections. Develop and inspire a diverse team while managing operations to create exceptional...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate the standard of pediatric care by leading operations in a non-profit facility, ensuring compliance, financial health, and a nurturing environment for children with complex medical needs while...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate customer relationships by managing account health, driving revenue growth, and executing sales strategies. Leverage your expertise in consultative selling and strategic planning to expand exis...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive comprehensive homelessness prevention initiatives by collaborating with community partners and overseeing support programs, ensuring effective case management and adherence to contractual goals...

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

$148K - $205K *

Join a team that's redefining occupancy planning by delivering strategic solutions and fostering strong client relationships. This role combines hands-on execution with leadership to enhance team capa...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion diversity and inclusion by leading recruitment efforts, managing a dynamic team, and fostering community partnerships to enhance equitable hiring practices across diverse NYC populations...

3 weeks ago

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

$103K *

Lead the oversight of maintenance for up to 150 locations, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with operations to enhance facility performance while managing budgets and resources effectiv...

5 days ago

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

$103K *

Optimize facility operations by overseeing maintenance for up to 150 locations. Collaborate with leadership, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards while fostering positive relati...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead and inspire teams by overseeing MEP systems from design to installation, ensuring project alignment with client goals. Manage procurement, budgets, and safety while fostering relationships with s...

5 days ago

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

$126K - $164K *

Empower a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care, ensuring operational excellence and fostering a collaborative culture while aligning with strategic goals and managing site performance ef...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $164K *

Transform operations and culture by leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care, ensuring clinical excellence and strategic alignment while fostering a collaborative environment that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to lead CAD governance activities, drive spatial data management, and oversee complex projects across multiple regions. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, implement advanced standa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.