Design Manager - Federal Facilities & Building Systems

GoldenWolf, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer Match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Supplemental Insurance Programs

Job summary

GoldenWolf, LLC is seeking a Design Manager to support facility modernization and system integration at Naval Medical Center San Diego and related installations. You will coordinate design activities, review system configurations, and ensure life-safety, BAS, and cybersecurity components align with RMF requirements.

The role requires collaboration with government personnel, contractors, and facility managers to keep critical infrastructure secure, compliant, and operational in a federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of engineering or construction experience.
• Experience with facility systems, engineering projects, or building technologies.
• Ability to obtain CAC credentials and required background investigations.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience in active federal and healthcare facility environments.

Responsibilities

• Support facility control systems and building technologies; review configurations and docs.
• Coordinate design integration across multiple facility systems.
• Support modernization and lifecycle planning initiatives.
• Provide BAS, access control, fire alarm, monitoring, and elevator system support.

Skills

Technical writing

Project coordination

Communication

Facility systems experience

Federal contracting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

RMF documentation

CAC credentials

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About GoldenWolf

GoldenWolf is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Small Business providing facilities management, engineering, construction management, design support, and technical services to federal agencies nationwide. Our team supports mission-critical facilities throughout the Department of Defense and civilian government sectors.

Position Summary

GoldenWolf is seeking a Design Manager to support facility modernization, building systems integration, cybersecurity compliance, and technical project coordination at Naval Medical Center San Diego and associated military installations.

This position serves as a key technical resource supporting building automation systems, life-safety systems, facility control systems, cybersecurity compliance activities, RMF documentation, and engineering project coordination. The successful candidate will work closely with government personnel, contractors, facility managers, and technical stakeholders to ensure facility systems remain operational, secure, and compliant.

Location: San Diego, California, Full-Time

Status: COA, contingent on award of the contract

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Systems Management

• Support facility control systems and building technologies.
• Manage and review system configurations and technical documentation.
• Coordinate design integration activities across multiple facility systems.
• Support modernization and lifecycle planning initiatives.

Building Systems Oversight

• Support Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Support access control systems, fire alarm systems, monitoring systems, and elevator control systems.
• Coordinate system improvements and operational requirements.
• Assist with system troubleshooting and technical reviews.

Cybersecurity & RMF Support

• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
• Assist with Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance efforts.
• Coordinate cybersecurity documentation and system assessments.
• Support Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) development and maintenance.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.
• Attend meetings and perform facility site visits.
• Prepare status reports and technical documentation.
• Support project planning and system implementation activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline; OR
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering or construction experience.
• Experience supporting facility systems, engineering projects, or building technologies.
• Ability to obtain CAC credentials and required background investigations.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in active federal and healthcare facility environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD facilities experience.
• Healthcare facility experience.
• Building Automation System experience.
• RMF and cybersecurity compliance experience.
• Knowledge of facility control systems.
• Experience supporting federal healthcare facilities.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Supplemental Insurance Programs

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

GoldenWolf, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to maintaining world‑class facilities through technical excellence and innovation.

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