Real Estate Project Designer

O'Reilly Auto Parts; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and PTO

Stock purchase plan

401k with employer contributions from

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Team health/wellbeing programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a highly organized Real Estate Project Designer to join our Real Estate and Development team. This role bridges site concept to final permitted design, managing the technical aspects of commercial development to meet local codes and our branding standards.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to move projects through permitting, review surveys and construction drawings, and coordinate site plans using AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial real estate development and moving projects from origination through permitting.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes aligned with national branding and standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Real Estate, Legal, and Construction.
• Review site documents including Topographic, ALTA, and As-built surveys.
• Read and interpret architectural, civil, MEP, and structural drawings.
• Review site plans in AutoCAD and coordinate basic adjustments.
• Research local building codes and zoning ordinances; coordinate permitting timelines.
• Manage third-party consultant teams to ensure on-time deliverables.
• Maintain rigorous project schedules across multiple sites.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate Development

Reading ALTA/Topo Surveys

Plan & Construction Drawings Review

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Your first job at O’Reilly Auto Parts is just the beginning! From a comprehensive benefits and compensation package to a rewarding and positive work environment, your leaders will support you and foster your development so you can grow with the company. Our promote-from-within philosophy means our top leaders worked their way up – and you can, too. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and history at oreillyauto.com/careers.