Technical Writer Construction

Roof Penetration Housing (RPH) is a dynamic rapidly expanding leader in the commercial building products industry trusted by architects engineers contractors and building owners on a wide range of critical projects from hospitals and data centers to K-12 schools. Our innovative engineered solutions prevent roof and wall leaks and ensure storm shelters and safe rooms meet code requirements and protect occupants during severe weather events.

We nearly doubled revenue in 2025 and were still accelerating. Were experiencing rapid expansion across both our New Jersey and Texas locations and were growing our powerhouse team as we continue setting new benchmarks for performance safety and success in commercial construction.

But what were most proud of isnt the growth its how we grow: deliberately together and without cutting corners. If that sounds like your kind of place wed like to meet you.

About the Role

RPH is seeking a Technical Writer- Construction to develop accurate clear and field-ready technical documentation for our commercial building product lines. This position requires more than strong writing skills. The Technical Writer must be able to understand construction products drawings assemblies installation methods and technical information and translate them into documentation that is both written and highly visual.

The role will produce installation manuals technical data sheets CSI specifications submittals picture cards quick-reference guides and other materials used by architects engineers contractors and installers. The ideal candidate will also help RPH expand technical content into video and other visual training formats where appropriate.

This position reports to the Director of Marketing and offers remote flexibility with regular onsite presence at RPHs Engineering Hub in Hammonton New Jersey. Time onsite is essential to partner with engineers gain hands on product knowledge observe installation practices and develop best in class technical documentation. Candidates located in or near southern New Jersey are strongly preferred.

A portfolio is required with your resume. It does not need to be published or polished work. Installation instructions you drafted a spec you wrote an SOP a marked up drawing or a training document you built for your crew all count.

About You

You are a detail-oriented technical communicator who understands the construction industry and can turn complex engineering and product information into clear usable documentation. You are comfortable working directly with engineers asking questions reviewing drawings interacting with physical products and translating technical information into strong written visual and instructional content. You care about getting it right and you keep your work organized. You may have come to technical writing from the field from an engineering or estimating desk or from a product team. That path is welcome here.

Essential Functions

Produce and maintain technical documentation with review from Marketing and Engineering including:

• Installation Manuals
• Picture Cards and Quick-Reference Guides
• Product Data Sheets and Technical Data Sheets
• Support the development of CSI Specifications and Guide Specifications with growth into full ownership of the documentation set for one or more product lines.
• Submittal Packages and Cut Sheets
• Bills of Materials
• Technical Bulletins and Best Practices Guides
• Troubleshooting Guides
• Application Guides and system tie-in diagrams
• Training materials and technical videos
• Other product and technical documentation as required

Additional responsibilities include:

• Translate engineering drawings shop drawings product information and technical discussions into clear instructions graphics and visuals.
• Develop documentation that balances written instruction with photography illustrations diagrams callouts and other visual communication.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering Marketing Quality Product Development Sales and other internal teams to ensure technical accuracy.
• Work directly with engineers and physical products to understand installation methods product interfaces limitations and field applications.
• Support the development of video-based installation and training content.
• Maintain consistent terminology formatting document numbering revision history and version control.
• Support maintaining a structured organized technical document library and ensure current and superseded documents are properly managed.
• Flag missing or conflicting technical information and partner with subject matter experts to resolve it.

Core Requirements

• Must Have: 3 or more years producing technical documentation OR 3 or more years in a construction building products engineering or manufacturing role where creating technical documentation was a core part of your job.
  • We weight industry depth over years on a resume. If you have spent time on jobsites in a fabrication shop in a spec or estimating department or on an engineering team and you can show us documentation you produced we want to see it.
• Demonstrated technical writing experience within construction building products engineering manufacturing or another technically complex environment.
• Working knowledge of construction terminology drawings assemblies and documentation.
• Comfort with visual communication and layout tools. Formal design training not required.
• Experience creating technical manuals diagrams illustrations picture-based instructions or similar visual documentation.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical information into clear structured field-ready content.
• Ability to think mechanically and understand how products components and building systems interact.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work directly with engineers ask good questions and keep asking until you understand it.
• Hands on exposure to commercial roofing waterproofing building envelope wall systems or related building products from any angle: writing engineering estimating field installation quality or product management.
  
• Ability to read and interpret architectural engineering fabrication or shop drawings.
• Ability to travel periodically to RPHs Engineering Hub in Hammonton New Jersey.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understands why version control and revision history matter. Exposure to document version control revision management and structured document libraries.
• Familiarity with CSI MasterFormat CSI specifications and construction submittal documentation.
• Understanding of how products interface within roof and wall assemblies and commercial construction sequencing.
• Basic CAD or Revit literacy.
• Experience with technical video instructional video or visual training content is a plus.

Details

• Starting compensation range: $78000$98000 USD per year based on experience qualifications and location.
• This position offers remote flexibility with regular onsite presence at RPHs Engineering Hub in Hammonton New Jersey. Expect roughly two to three days onsite per week during your first several months tapering as you build product knowledge. Candidates located in or near southern New Jersey are strongly preferred.
• Typical working hours are 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
• This position is exempt from overtime as determined by FLSA standards.
• Travel of up to approximately 15% is expected and may include occasional overnight domestic travel.

At RPH we believe in taking care of our team on and off the job. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer covered premiums for Medical Dental and Vision Insurance 100% covered for employees so you can focus on your health without the extra cost.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Employer Contribution - RPH contributes a fixed percentage of your pay automatically alongside your contributions to investing in your long term success.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave We know the best teams are built by people with full lives outside of work.
• Life & Disability Insurance Coverage to help protect you and your loved ones.

RPH is proudly an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring a diverse workforce. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please submit the accommodation request. Veterans are encouraged to apply. RPH participates in E-Verify.