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Bechtel Corporation
A trusted name in engineering, construction, procurement & project management, creating sustainable solutions that drive global progress since 1898
Bechtel Corporation
A trusted name in engineering, construction, procurement & project management, creating sustainable solutions that drive global progress since 1898
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
1898
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Dallas
Corporate office
Dallas, TX, United States
Additional offices
New York · Washington · San Francisco · Los Altos
Principals
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs Bechtel Corporation today?
Brendan Bechtel, a fifth-generation family member, serves as chairman and CEO. He succeeded Riley Bechtel in 2017. The Bechtel family retains majority control of the privately held company (per firm website).
What type of projects does Bechtel build?
Bechtel executes large-scale infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects. Recent examples include LNG terminals, nuclear reactors (e.g., Vogtle Units 3 and 4), battery manufacturing facilities, and government contracts at Los Alamos and Savannah River (per firm website and U.S. Department of Energy).
What is Bechtel's geographic footprint?
Bechtel has active projects in more than 160 countries. Headquarters are in Dallas, Texas, with principal offices in New York, Washington, San Francisco, and Los Altos. The firm operates across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia (per firm website).
Does Bechtel have a relationship with the U.S. government?
Yes. Bechtel National, a subsidiary, manages defense and nuclear cleanup contracts with the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration, including work at Los Alamos and the Savannah River Site (per U.S. government contract records).
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