Real Estate Project Designer

O'Reilly Auto Parts•Headquarters, KY

About The Position

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Real Estate Project Designer for its Real Estate and Development team. The role connects initial site concepts with final permitted designs, managing technical aspects of commercial development to help ensure new locations meet local code requirements and company standards for branding and functionality. The designer collaborates with internal departments and external consultants to move projects through permitting.

Requirements

  • Experience in commercial real estate development, specifically moving projects from origination through permitting.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD for site plan adjustments and plan review.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting ALTA and topographic surveys and multidisciplinary construction drawings.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work effectively across multiple internal departments and keep stakeholders updated.
  • Attention to plan details that could affect project budgets or timelines.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical consultants and government officials.
  • Ability to take ownership of projects and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and high-volume workloads without sacrificing quality.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project scopes aligned with O’Reilly’s national branding and operational standards.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, including Real Estate, Legal, and Construction, from site selection through groundbreaking.
  • Review and interpret topographic, ALTA, and as-built surveys.
  • Read and interpret architectural, civil, MEP, and structural construction drawings.
  • Use 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 project schedules and hard deadlines across a high volume of active development sites.

Benefits

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