Real Estate Development Project Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Headquarters, KY

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About The Position

The Real Estate Development Project Manager owns each project from site selection through store opening. The role develops and updates site feasibility and construction budgets, maintains formal communications about development schedules and lease obligations, and manages store development and construction. It also requires strategic resource management and cost controls.

The Project Manager supports evaluation of prospective properties, reviews property and lease documentation, construction plans, and reports, and identifies feasibility issues, value-engineering opportunities, and associated costs. The role coordinates with internal teams, landlords, contractors, consultants, vendors, legal counsel, and government authorities to move projects through due diligence, design, permitting, bidding, construction, and installation. The position also monitors project progress and budgets, resolves construction and lease-related issues, and responds to natural disasters and related security or life-safety emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate management and five years of experience in a construction-related position, preferably in the public sector, or comparable related experience.
• Five years of experience in corporate real estate, with an emphasis on project management, information gathering, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong ability to organize projects.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to set clear timelines for task due dates.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Expansion Committee by providing solutions, pricing, and development feasibility for prospective properties.
• Respond to municipality violations for prospective properties before project commencement.
• Review geotechnical reports, Phase 1/2/3 reports, asbestos surveys, and lease documents; resolve conflicts with intended development, provide associated pricing, and update the development budget.
• For build-to-suit and new-construction building lease projects, receive construction documents from the Design Department and review plans for construction feasibility and value-engineering opportunities.
• Review leases and work letters, contact landlords about projects and lease terms, and verify that landlords have submitted applications for necessary permits.
• Place projects on the R.E. Schedule based on historical data, consultant reports, location, climate, and operational strategy.
• Provide final approval for fabrication once an order has been verified.
• Assist the design team by securing sureties, special inspection documentation, and permit applications.
• Review preliminary and final construction documents for construction feasibility and value-engineering opportunities.
• Negotiate reasonable scopes of work and fee structures with authorities having jurisdiction, including state and city authorities and fire marshals.
• Track projects through due diligence and design, adjust the R.E. Schedule as needed, and communicate with internal departments about their budgeting and planning needs.
• Issue tentative schedules to Operations, Inventory Control, Store Installations, and National Account Vendors when a project is scheduled for less than 90 days.
• Develop a bidder list based on general contractor workload, performance, licensing, and location; present qualified bidders to the Manager of RE Development for approval.
• Work with the Development Services Team to issue R.F.P.’s and notify the appropriate reporting agencies and Operations.
• Monitor design changes, oversee issuance of addenda and proposal requests, provide associated costs, and update the development budget.
• Route the final budget for approval by the RE Development Management Team.
• Monitor projects using weekly field reports, photos, and direct communication with general contractors’ project managers and superintendents.
• Review and approve construction materials testing reports.
• Visit sites as required to verify progress and compliance with plans and specifications; resolve construction issues and negotiate code requirements with governing authorities when they do not meet the company’s development model.
• Coordinate store access for the installation team with the general contractor or D.M. and verify that all utilities are operational.
• Work with Legal to resolve easement disputes, lien notices, and construction defect cases; represent the company in related court proceedings.
• Be available 24/7 to respond to natural disasters and arrange emergency response for disaster-related security and life-safety issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and paid time off.
• Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with employer contributions starting day one.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs.
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level