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 RPH's 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 RPH's 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: $78,000-$98,000 USD per year, based on experience, qualifications, and location.
- This position offers remote flexibility, with regular onsite presence at RPH's 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. That's 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.
