Real Estate Project Designer

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Real Estate Project Designer to join its Real Estate and Development team. The role manages the technical aspects of commercial development, translating site concepts into permitted designs while ensuring compliance with local requirements and company branding standards. Responsibilities include reviewing surveys and construction documents, coordinating internal teams and consultants, supporting site design, and managing permitting schedules.

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

Requirements:

• 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)
• 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
• Ability to pivot between multiple projects and handle high-volume workloads without sacrificing quality