Highlights
This role supports strategic growth initiatives, including interior equipment and layout optimization and prototype deployment programs, by ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective design deliverables from project initiation through construction document completion. The Design Project Manager is responsible for managing the planning, due diligence, site layout development, consultant coordination, and design execution of Murphy USA''s store development projects.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | El Dorado, AR |
| Industry | Retail |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Website | http://www.murphyusa.com/ |
Description
3758270No5588412510.00.031-Aug-2026Design Project Manager224341BR
Position Summary
The Design Project Manager is responsible for managing the planning, due diligence, site layout development, consultant coordination, and design execution of Murphy USA''s store development projects. This role supports strategic growth initiatives, including interior equipment and layout optimization and prototype deployment programs, by ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective design deliverables from project initiation through construction document completion.
The Design Project Manager serves as the primary point of coordination between Store Development, Real Estate, Construction, Operations, external architects, engineers, and consultants to advance projects through the design process while maintaining compliance with Murphy USA standards, schedules, and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Due Diligence
Manage multiple development projects simultaneously from site acquisition through construction document issuance.
Partner with Real Estate and Development teams to evaluate prospective locations and redevelopment opportunities.
Site Layout & Design Coordination
Co-develop preliminary site layouts and conceptual plans for new store (NTIs) and redevelopment projects.
Coordinate design activities with architectural, civil, structural, MEP, signage, and specialty consultants.
Ensure layouts comply with Murphy USA operational requirements& prototype standards.
Facilitate design reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback into project deliverables.
Consultant & Deliverable Management- interior equipment and layout optimization program
Manage consultant schedules, budgets, and design deliverables.
Review plans for completeness, constructability, quality, and standards compliance.
Track project milestones and maintain accountability for on-time delivery.
Coordinate responses to design comments and review cycles.
Construction Document Development
Oversee preparation of permit and construction drawing packages.
Coordinate revisions resulting from jurisdictional reviews, value engineering efforts, field conditions, and stakeholder input.
Support bidding and pre-construction activities by ensuring accurate and complete documentation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as a liaison between Design, Construction, Procurement, Operations, Development, Marketing, and external partners.
Participate in project status meetings and provide updates on schedule, risks, and deliverables.
Support implementation of prototype updates and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor''s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field preferred.
Experience
5+ years of experience in architectural design, project management, store development, retail development, or related disciplines.
Experience coordinating consultants and managing commercial construction projects.
Experience producing or reviewing site plans, construction drawings, and permit documents.
Convenience retail, fuel retail, restaurant, or commercial development experience preferred.
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About Company
Murphy USA opened its first retail store near a Sam’s Club parking lot in Chattanooga, Tennessee in December 1996. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, we operate more than 1,100 Murphy USA and Murphy Express stores in 23 states throughout the U.S. - a growth that speaks to Murphy’s commitment to quality fuels, convenient locations, discount gas and customer service. Murphy USA is a high volume, low cost gasoline retailer strategically located primarily on site at Wal-Mart stores. Additionally we operate stand-alone locations branded as Murphy Express. Headquartered in El Dorado, AR, our stations are located in 23 states primarily in the South and Midwest. We rely on our dedicated employees - people like you - to help our nearly 2 million customers get where they need to go every day.
Low Prices & Friendly Service
Murphy USA is dedicated to bringing our communities the highest quality fuels at the best possible prices. Our high volume, low cost operation has become synonymous with “Low Prices” and “Friendly Service.” Our principles guide our employees in serving customers and ensuring a friendly customer-oriented environment.
Murphy Express
In November, 2006, almost a full decade after opening the first Murphy USA gas station, Murphy opened its first Murphy Express Store. Since that time, close to 100 Murphy Express stores have opened in eleven states. Murphy Express is a larger format convenience store. When is a job more than “just a job?”
When you know that you are making a difference in the lives of those around you
When you go to work every day looking forward to the day that is ahead of you
When the decisions you make on the job really matter to those whom you serve
A job is more than just a job when it’s a career at Murphy USA.
Murphy understands that a career is about much more than a paycheck and benefits. That’s why we do our best to provide the most supportive and enjoyable atmosphere possible for our employees.
From Murphy USA corporate office jobs to retail manager careers at Murphy stations around the country, we believe that all of our employees play a critical role in making Murphy USA a successful business, regardless of individual occupation.
If you are a person who is driven to produce results and enjoys interacting with customers and other team members, Murphy USA is your kind of company.
A career with Murphy USA will provide both challenges and rewards. You can count on others like yourself working together to deliver superior customer satisfaction and help improve a company that will only continue to grow and prosper.
Are you interested in a Murphy USA corporate job? Do you have the ambition to become a Murphy USA retail manager? Careers at Murphy USA can put you on the path to success.