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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$72K - $92K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on facilities management. Lead maintenance operations, develop talent, and ensure safe, efficient environments while collaborating with staff and contracto...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $115K *

Lead facilities management operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and financial performance while driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration between client and regional leadership...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $115K *

Advance facilities management operations by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving financial performance. Collaborate with leadership to enhance service excellence and operati...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead cross-functional projects for custom products, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and engineering teams to optimize processes and reso...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, and risk management while collaborating with teams to meet client goals and deli...

2 days ago

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

$97K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead marketing initiatives, mentor specialists, and drive strategic property marketing solutions for clients. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational excellenc...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $185K *

Pioneer complex mechanical projects with a focus on commercial renovations. Oversee all phases of project management, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful execution and financial mana...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $83K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional workplace hospitality and employee experiences. As an operational leader, you'll oversee multiple client accounts, drive service excellence, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$105K - $139K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing educational facilities through strategic planning, project management, and collaboration with local agencies. Drive initiatives in construction, design, and f...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform site operations by leading high-volume reconditioning centers, ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while driving strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$164K - $201K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative product development and commercialization. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine project plans, mentor future leaders, and enhance NPI processes for s...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential in public safety by managing tech projects for 9-1-1 systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and compliance, while implementing innovative...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing critical public safety tech refresh projects, ensuring smooth integration of new technologies and coordination with various stakeholders, while managing budgets and enhan...

3 weeks ago

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

$192K - $252K *

Empower your career by leading the development and execution of technical service programs. Drive compliance, enhance operational frameworks, and ensure cross-functional alignment in a high-impact rol...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by managing all phases of Lighting projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with stakeholders and leading teams to achieve strategic goals...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Elevate your career by managing comprehensive Lighting projects, overseeing scope, cost, schedule, and vendor coordination to ensure timely, budget-friendly completion while engaging with upper manage...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion the successful delivery of comprehensive Lighting projects, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage budgets, and lead teams to ensure alignm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead technical aspects of projects, ensuring quality and coordination across phases. Engage with clients and consultants, oversee construction administration, and mentor junior staff while driving pro...

2 weeks ago

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

$161K - $190K *

Drive operational excellence by leading project controls delivery across diverse accounts. Engage with clients at an executive level, ensuring service quality and scalability while developing manageri...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$87K - $105K *

Transform construction management by leading impactful projects that enhance civil rights structures. Oversee all phases of construction, ensuring quality and compliance while managing a dedicated tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the healthcare landscape by leading technology management across a prestigious, multi-site academic hospital system. Drive operational excellence, client relationships, and team development...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion a transformative shift from legacy warehouse systems to Manhattan Active Warehouse Management, leading strategy, implementation, and integration across multiple sites to enhance efficiency an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$82K - $140K *

Lead the charge in coordinating facility management, ensuring effective space planning, project execution, and vendor oversight across multiple locations while maintaining compliance and infrastructur...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $140K *

Contribute to project success by coordinating documentation, supervising activities, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with project management and field staff to streamline processes...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $140K *

Optimize project coordination by supporting documentation, supervising activities, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with project management and field staff to drive efficiency and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.