Bechtel Corporation, founded in 1898 by Warren A. Bechtel in San Francisco, California, is a leading American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. The company’s core mission is to deliver extraordinary projects that create long-term progress and economic growth. Bechtel operates across various sectors including energy, infrastructure, mining & metals, and nuclear, security & environmental. It serves a global market with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and safety.
Notable figures affiliated with Bechtel include Brendan Bechtel, who serves as Chair and CEO, and Craig Albert, the President and COO. The company remains privately owned by the Bechtel family. Bechtel has achieved significant milestones, including being ranked as the second-largest construction company in the United States by Engineering News-Record. With a revenue of $17.6 billion in 2020, Bechtel has made a substantial impact on global infrastructure development and continues to be a pivotal player in the engineering and construction industry.
