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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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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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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...

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  •   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...

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

$78K - $110K *

Advance your career by leading retail construction projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive strategic solutions for a premier financial...

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

$78K - $110K *

Lead and manage retail construction projects, ensuring successful execution from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive strategic solutions, and maintain strong client...

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

$75K - $91K *

Transform the workplace experience by leading facilities operations, ensuring optimal office environments, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing maintenance across multiple locations to suppor...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workplace operations and facilities management, ensuring a seamless experience for employees and clients. Oversee vendor relationships, manage budgets, and enhance safety...

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform workplace operations by leading facilities management initiatives, ensuring optimal office environments, and enhancing tenant experiences across multiple locations. Drive strategic vendor re...

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

$120K - $140K *

Oversee comprehensive operations and financial management for assigned portfolios, ensuring top-notch service delivery. Collaborate effectively with leadership teams to foster growth and meet strategi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$77K - $115K *

Join us to lead and optimize sort activities in a dynamic environment. You'll manage a team, drive improvements, and enhance operational outcomes while ensuring safety and efficiency in your assigned...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$93K - $140K *

Drive your career forward by leading maintenance strategies that enhance productivity and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal facility operations and compliance while dev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$78K - $95K *

Empower a dynamic team as you lead store operations, drive sales, and enhance client experiences. Foster talent development and operational excellence in a vibrant retail environment, ensuring a cultu...

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic facilities team, managing operations, and driving energy efficiency. Collaborate across departments to enhance performance, engage staff, and ensure compliance wh...

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate facility management by leading teams, optimizing operations, and driving energy efficiency. Collaborate with internal partners and vendors to ensure compliance and enhance performance across m...

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

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving project success through meticulous planning, resource management, and compliance. Oversee all phases of construction, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards while co...

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

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Join a dynamic team to manage diverse residential and commercial properties, ensuring compliance, enhancing resident relations, and driving occupancy through strategic marketing and effective staff su...

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of office relocations by managing projects from inception to closeout, ensuring successful execution through effective planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and comprehensiv...

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

$87K - $105K *

Transform project execution by leading construction initiatives, ensuring quality, safety, and profitability while meeting client expectations. Drive team collaboration and uphold integrity throughout...

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

$88K - $105K *

Champion project success by leading construction initiatives, ensuring quality, safety, and profitability. Manage multiple projects, collaborate with teams, and uphold company standards while meeting...

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

$150K - $175K *

Transform operations by leading a cross-functional team to ensure the success of a secure facility. Drive daily operations, oversee construction, and enhance user experience while maintaining complian...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower operational excellence and team growth across a diverse property portfolio. Drive financial performance, enhance resident experiences, and cultivate talent through strategic leadership and eff...

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee energy isolation activities, ensuring safety and compliance in energization processes. Provide expert guidance, conduct audits, and collaborate with teams to enhance safety standards in a dyna...

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

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to ensure safe energization and isolation activities, guiding teams in energy isolation standards and auditing practices, while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement...

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape safety protocols by ensuring effective energy isolation and compliance in high-risk environments. Leverage technical expertise to guide teams, audit practices, and enhance safety standards throu...

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

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Champion safety by ensuring effective energy isolation and compliance in construction projects. Leverage technical expertise to guide teams, audit practices, and enhance safety standards in dynamic en...

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  •   Less than 5 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.