Real Estate Project Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes that align with O'Reilly's national branding and operational standards.
• 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.
• Review and interpret complex site documents, including Topographic, ALTA, and As-built surveys.
• Read and interpret full construction sets, including Architectural, Civil, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), and Structural drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD to review site plans and coordinate basic adjustments for internal review.
• Research local building codes and zoning ordinances.
• Coordinate and attend virtual pre-application meetings with governmental authorities to determine permitting timeframes and compliance hurdles.
• Manage and direct third-party consultant teams to ensure deliverables are accurate and submitted on schedule.
• Maintain rigorous project schedules and "hard" deadlines across a high volume of active development sites.

Qualifications

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

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions
• Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

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. You will be responsible for managing the technical aspects of commercial development, ensuring that our new locations meet both local code requirements and our high standards for branding and functionality.

Benefits

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.