Patrick Alan Ward
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Accomplished architect with over sixteen years of experience in educational and commercial design. Expertise in design and documentation, project management, and construction administration. Licensed architect with LEED accreditation, known for creative problem-solving and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Architect
RTA Architects Inc.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
06.2017 - 12.2025
- Led the successful delivery of architectural projects across educational, healthcare, and commercial facility types. Directed the firm's technical writing and specification program, establishing quality standards and best practices that improved documentation consistency and reduced coordination issues.
- Authored comprehensive architectural specifications for 75%+ of firm projects, ensuring precision, code compliance, and seamless coordination across all disciplines
- Translated design intent into clear, accurate documentation that became the foundation for successful project delivery
- Led architectural teams in preparation of construction documents, maintaining consistency across complex multi-discipline projects
- Managed ongoing coordination with engineers, contractors, and clients throughout all project phases
- Performed comprehensive quality control review of construction documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards
- Conducted construction administration including submittal review, RFI responses, field observation, and comprehensive reporting
- Mentored junior architects and interns, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
Architect
Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering
Roanoke, Virginia
10.2012 - 05.2017
- Engaged clients during programming, schematic design, and design development work
- Created graphics for presentation of design concepts, including 3D models and renderings using Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
- Led architectural team members in the preparation of working drawings using AutoCAD and Revit
- Managed ongoing coordination with all project disciplines
- Prepared project manual and specifications, and ensured drawing and specification coordination
- Performed quality control review of construction documents
- Performed construction administration duties, including review of product submittals, responding to contractor Requests For Information, observing construction, and preparing field reports.
Intern Architect
Office of Metropolitan Design
Colorado Springs, Colorado
09.1996 - 06.1998
- Worked with the principal architect to prepare working drawings with hand drawing and with AutoCAD
- Created marketing materials and project renderings with hand drawing, watercolor, and physical models
- Managed my own corporation for contract work
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Design
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana01-1992
Bachelor of Architecture -
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana01-1992
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Architectural design
- Specification writing
- Project management
- Strong technical detailing skill
- Revit proficiency
- Building code compliance
- Value engineering
- QA and QC processes
- LEED AP accredited
Timeline
Project Architect
RTA Architects Inc.
06.2017 - 12.2025
Architect
Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering
10.2012 - 05.2017
Intern Architect
Office of Metropolitan Design
09.1996 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Architecture -
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Design
Ball State University