Senior Specification Writer

Roof Penetration Housing • Hammonton, NJ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Roof Penetration Housing (RPH) is seeking an experienced Senior Specification Writer to develop accurate, clear, and field-ready technical documentation for their commercial building product lines. This position requires strong writing skills combined with the ability to understand construction products, drawings, assemblies, installation methods, and technical information, translating them into both written and highly visual documentation. The role will produce installation manuals, technical data sheets, CSI specifications, submittals, picture cards, quick-reference guides, and other materials for architects, engineers, contractors, and installers. The ideal candidate will also contribute to expanding technical content into video and other visual training formats. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and can be based remotely in NJ, MD, PA, NY, CT, but requires regular onsite presence at RPH's Engineering Hub in Hammonton, New Jersey as business needs dictate. Travel is essential for partnering with engineers, gaining product knowledge, observing installations, and developing documentation. While remote candidates are considered, applicants located in or near the New Jersey location are preferred. A portfolio is required with resume submission.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years in technical writing and 5 years of experience in the construction and building envelope industry.
• Demonstrated technical writing experience within construction, building products, engineering, manufacturing, or another technically complex environment.
• Strong understanding of construction terminology, drawings, assemblies, and documentation.
• Strong graphic design and visual communication skills.
• 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.
• Experience with document version control, revision management, and structured document libraries.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional information gathering and work effectively with engineers and other technical subject matter experts.
• Ability to travel periodically to RPH’s Engineering Hub in Hammonton, New Jersey.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of commercial roofing, waterproofing, building envelope systems, wall systems, mechanical assemblies, or related building products.
• Familiarity with CSI MasterFormat, CSI specifications, and construction submittal documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, fabrication, or shop drawings.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain technical documentation including: Installation Manuals, Picture Cards and Quick-Reference Guides, Product Data Sheets and Technical Data Sheets, CSI Specifications and Guide Specifications, Submittal Packages and Cut Sheets, Bills of Materials, Technical Bulletins and Best Practices Guides, Troubleshooting Guides, Warranty and Product Limitation Documents, Application Guides and system tie-in diagrams, Training materials and technical videos, Other product and technical documentation as required.
• 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.
• Maintain a structured, organized technical document library and ensure current and superseded documents are properly managed.
• Identify missing or conflicting technical information and work with subject matter experts to resolve it before publication.

Benefits

• Employer covered premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 100% covered for employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life & Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed