Real Estate Project Designer

About the role

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Real Estate Project Designer to join our Real Estate and Development team. This role is a critical link between the initial site concept and the final permitted design, managing the technical aspects of commercial development to ensure new locations meet both local code requirements and O’Reilly’s high standards for branding and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Project Scope & Branding: Develop project scopes that align with O'Reilly's national branding and operational standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a central point of contact for multiple internal teams—including Real Estate, Legal, and Construction—to ensure project alignment from site selection through ground-breaking.
• Plan & Survey Review: Review and interpret complex site documents, including Topographic, ALTA, and As-built surveys.
• Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret full construction sets, including Architectural, Civil, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), and Structural drawings.
• Site Design: Utilize AutoCAD to review site plans and coordinate basic adjustments for internal review.
• Regulatory Liaison: Research local building codes and zoning ordinances. Coordinate and attend virtual pre-application meetings with governmental authorities to determine permitting timeframes and compliance hurdles.
• Consultant Management: Manage and direct third-party consultant teams to ensure deliverables are accurate and submitted on schedule.
• Project Administration: Maintain rigorous project schedules and "hard" deadlines across a high volume of active development sites.

Requirements

• Technical & Experience: Proven experience in Commercial Real Estate Development, specifically moving projects from origination through the permitting phase.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD for site plan adjustments and plan review.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting surveys (ALTA, Topo) and multi-discipline construction drawings.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Skills

• Team Integration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple internal departments, ensuring all stakeholders are updated and project needs are met.
• Detail-Oriented: A keen eye for catch-points in plans that could impact budget or timeline.
• Collaborative Communicator: Ability to effectively bridge the gap between technical consultants and government officials.
• Independent Self-Starter: Comfortable taking ownership of projects and working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable: Ability to pivot between multiple projects and handle high-volume workloads without sacrificing quality.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and paid time off
• Stock purchase plan and 401k with employer contributions starting day one
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team member health and wellbeing programs
• Tuition and educational assistance programs
• Opportunities for career growth