Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Timeline

Ashton Setser

Layton Construction Co
Richmond,KY
3
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented Construction Management student (Senior) and skilled welder with on-site experience supporting project teams in the field. Strong in reading drawings, writing RFIs, and tracking daily reports. Strives for clear communication, quality checks, and coordination across trades to keep work moving smoothly.

Work History

Construction Management Intern

2 Months
Layton Construction Co | 05.2026 - 07.2026
  • Assisted project teams with daily field reports, documenting progress, manpower, and site conditions.
  • Reviewed construction drawings and specifications to support coordination across trades and scopes.
  • Tracked and wrote RFIs and learned about other documentation processes while shadowing a project manager.
  • Supported superintendent with site walks, verifying quality standards and identifying punch list items.

Structural Welder

7 Months
Link-Belt Cranes | 06.2025 - 01.2026
  • Interpreted structural blueprints and welding symbols to complete precise fabrication tasks.
  • Coordinated with a team of engineers, machinists, supervisors, and other welders to complete tasks assigned.
  • Prepared joints by grinding, beveling, and cleaning surfaces for strong weld integrity.
  • Inspected finished welds for alignment, penetration, and compliance with quality standards.

Welder

1 Year 6 Months
ATS Construction | 12.2023 - 06.2025
  • Interpreted blueprints and welding symbols to complete precise structural welds.
  • Set up welding equipment for varied construction tasks.
  • Ordered materials for job tasks and coordinated with other crew members, foremen, and superintendents to tackle different on-site tasks.
  • Performed maintenance on Heavy Construction Equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | 05-2028
  • President's List - Spring 2026

Associate of Science - Welding Technology

Bluegrass Community And Technical College | Lexington, KY | 12-2023
  • Dean's List - Fall 2023
  • Dean's List - Spring 2023

Skills

On-site tradesman experience
Experienced in writing RFI's
RFI writing
Blueprint interpretation
Field reporting
Coordinating and hosting meetings
Project coordination
Detail oriented

Timeline

Construction Management Intern

Layton Construction Co
05.2026 - 07.2026Read More

Structural Welder

Link-Belt Cranes
06.2025 - 01.2026Read More

Welder

ATS Construction
12.2023 - 06.2025Read More

Eastern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science from Construction Management
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Bluegrass Community And Technical College

Associate of Science from Welding Technology
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Ashton Setser