Technical Writer Building Envelope Products

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 we’re still accelerating. We’re experiencing rapid expansion across both our New Jersey and Texas locations, and we’re growing our powerhouse team as we continue setting new benchmarks for performance, safety, and success in commercial construction.

But what we’re most proud of isn’t the growth, it’s how we grow: deliberately, together, and without cutting corners. If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d like to meet you.

We are seeking a Technical Writer – Building Envelope Products to own the technical documentation for our roof and wall penetration product lines. If you have written installation manuals, data sheets, or guide specifications for a roofing, waterproofing, or building envelope manufacturer, this role was written for you.

About the Role

This is a full-time, salaried, fully remote position (U.S.-based) reporting to the Director of Marketing, you will work closely with our engineering, technical, marketing and sales teams. who will be your main source of information.

About You

You already know how a curb, flashing, or penetration ties into a roof membrane, and you can explain it to a specifier and contractor, adjusting the language for each audience. You want to build world-class technical documentation and own the entire process, from gathering the details to publishing the final version, finding new and creative ways to communicate our technical information so it’s clear, accurate, and easy to use.

You’re detail driven. You keep formatting and terminology consistent across a whole product line, and you’re comfortable with version control, so every revision is tracked, every change has a reason, and nobody in the field is working from an outdated drawing. You own accuracy, code compliance, and usability, and you own the process too.

If the way we write, review, or release docs isn’t working, you fix it rather than work around it. You’re nimble. Priorities shift when products change, and you roll with it without letting quality slip. You think outside the box and question how things have always been done, whether that means a better visual, a smarter template, or a new way to get information to installers faster. You work well remotely and don’t mind chasing down engineers and product teams to get the right answer.

Essential Functions

• Writing and maintaining installation manuals, picture cards, and quick-reference guides for roof and wall

penetration products.

• Developing CSI MasterFormat guide specifications in editable formats for architects and specifiers.
• Producing product and technical data sheets (PDS/TDS), submittal packages, cut sheets, and bills of materials.
• Translating engineering and shop drawings into step-by-step instructions and tie-in details for roof and wall assemblies.

• Maintaining document control, so formatting, terminology, and revisions stay consistent across all product lines.

You may also support:

• Technical bulletins, best practices guides, and troubleshooting guides.
• Code and compliance materials, including testing summaries and performance data.
• Warranty documents and limitations sheets, working with leadership on content.
• Training materials and internal reference documents.

Core Requirements

• 5+ years producing technical documentation (installation instructions, data sheets, guide specs, or submittals) for a manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, or building envelope products, or a closely related building products manufacturer.
• Working knowledge of how products interface within roof and wall assemblies, including flashing, membranes, and basic building sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, and shop drawings.
• Familiarity with CSI MasterFormat and the submittal process.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, or similar documentation and illustration tools.
• Strong attention to detail and the organization to manage document control across multiple product lines.
• Proven experience managing version control for technical documentation, including tracking, dating, and tracing every revision so specifiers, installers, and internal teams are always working from the current detail

Preferred Qualifications

• CSI certification (CDT, CCPR, or CCS) or an RCI credential.
• Experience in a technical services, product management, or architectural/specification rep role at a building products manufacturer.
• Basic CAD or Revit literacy.

Details

• The salary range for this position is $85,000–$125,000 per year, based on experience.
• The typical working hours for this position are 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday through Friday fully remote.
• This position is exempt from overtime as determined by FLSA standards.
• Travel is expected up to 5% and may include occasional overnight trips to our NJ and TX locations.

• Please include 2–3 work samples or a short summary of documents you have produced. Redacted samples are welcome; we understand much of this work is proprietary.
  
  

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 automatically contributes a fixed percentage of your pay alongside your contributions, 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 need an accommodation during the application process, please email careers@rphproducts.com. Veterans are highly encouraged to apply. RPH participates in E-Verify.