Real Estate Project Designer

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. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can navigate complex architectural and civil plans while effectively collaborating with internal departments and external consultants to move projects through the permitting pipeline. Key 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. Qualifications 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). Professional Attributes: 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. O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. 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 O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. 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: or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.