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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$80K - $95K *

Champion community engagement by leading operations, enhancing resident relations, and driving occupancy growth. Oversee team performance, financial management, and strategic marketing to create a thr...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K *

Join a dynamic team to evaluate and underwrite contract opportunities, ensuring operational feasibility and financial soundness throughout the transportation sector. Engage cross-functionally while dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$70K - $100K *

Support project management efforts in construction, ensuring timely execution and adherence to budgets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track progress and resolve issues, while gaining expo...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining workplace excellence by leading facilities operations across multiple locations. You'll ensure safety, manage vendor relationships, and enhance the employee experience wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $85K *

Lead dynamic event operations by guiding teams and clients to ensure stunning, seamless experiences for a range of events. Collaborate with culinary experts and vendors to deliver on unique client vis...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K *

Lead your career with a dynamic role managing residential and commercial properties, ensuring compliance, optimizing operations, and enhancing resident relations in a vibrant community setting...

2 days ago

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

$85K *

Engage with us to manage diverse residential and commercial properties, ensuring compliance, enhancing resident relations, and driving operational excellence while leading a dedicated team in a vibran...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Execute comprehensive property management strategies, overseeing financial performance, resident satisfaction, and team development to achieve operational excellence and foster strong vendor and inves...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading driver training and compliance initiatives, ensuring safety and service excellence. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and foster a culture of continuous improve...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Deliver comprehensive configuration management for a federal client's analytics platform. Lead CI/CD pipeline operations, manage container deployments, and ensure secure integration with compliance st...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Elevate our RF geolocation capabilities by developing advanced algorithms for passive localization in complex environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance next-gen sensing products and ensure hig...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Manage skilled trades work orders for neighborhood developments, ensuring efficient resource deployment and timely repairs. Serve as the primary liaison among management levels, coordinating with resi...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer security excellence by leading a bilingual team to safeguard a luxury residential community. Drive operational success through strategic risk management, compliance, and high-end customer serv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$216K - $231K *

Transform your career by leading facilities strategy and operations for cutting-edge spacecraft infrastructure. Drive capital projects, manage budgets, and ensure optimal facility performance to suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $110K *

Join us to oversee and enhance unit renovations and maintenance across multiple properties. Drive quality control, streamline operations, and collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance and c...

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

$95K - $110K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading property renovations, unit turns, and maintenance across a diverse portfolio, ensuring high-quality standards and vendor performance while driving consistent...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $92K *

Elevate community engagement by planning events, managing amenities, and delivering exceptional concierge services. Blend creativity with business acumen to enhance tenant experiences and foster a vib...

1 week ago

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

$92K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of facilities management, overseeing operations, budgets, and compliance while leading a team to ensure a safe and efficient environment in a large facility...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive engineering project success by managing scope, schedule, and budget. Lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with industry standards from conception to completi...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion the execution of large-scale construction projects, managing budgets and schedules while mentoring junior staff. Build client relationships and ensure compliance with regulations, driving pro...

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate facility and maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing. Lead a high-performing team, manage KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage diverse construction projects by leading teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and navigating budgets, schedules, and risks. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver exceptional results while fo...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Optimize project delivery by leading diverse construction initiatives, managing budgets, schedules, and risks while ensuring exceptional client service and collaboration across teams in a dynamic envi...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading diverse construction projects, managing budgets, schedules, and risks while ensuring exceptional client service. Collaborate with teams to drive project success and en...

1 week ago

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

$68K - $119K *

Shape loss prevention strategies across multiple locations, partnering with leadership to enhance safety and compliance. Utilize data analysis and investigative skills to reduce theft and improve oper...

3 days ago

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

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.