Stephen Bechtel, Jr. Net Worth

Stephen Bechtel, Jr. was born in 1925 in San Francisco and ran the company for 30 years from 1960 to 1990. His grandson, Brendan Bechtel, is now the CEO and chairman of the company, which has an estimated worth of $32.9 billion. Stephen and his son Riley are believed to own a combined 40% of the company, which is known for its signature projects such as the Channel Tunnel and BART.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Former Chairman, Bechtel
Birth Day May 10, 1925
Birth Place San Francisco, California, United States
Age 98 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini
Alma mater Purdue University Stanford Graduate School of Business
Occupation Businessman
Children 5, including Riley
Parent(s) Stephen Bechtel Sr.
Relatives Warren A. Bechtel (grandfather)

💰 Net worth: $2.02 Billion (2024)

Stephen Bechtel, Jr., the Former Chairman of Bechtel in the United States, is a highly successful and influential figure in the business world. With an estimated net worth of $2.02 billion in 2024, he has amassed significant wealth throughout his career. As the head of Bechtel, a renowned engineering and construction company, Bechtel, Jr. has led numerous high-profile projects worldwide. His substantial net worth reflects not only his personal success but also the remarkable growth and achievements of the company under his leadership.

2009 $3 Billion
2010 $2.9 Billion
2011 $3 Billion
2012 $2.9 Billion
2013 $3.4 Billion
2014 $4 Billion
2015 $2.9 Billion
2016 $2.6 Billion
2017 $3.1 Billion
2018 $3.21 Billion

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Biography/Timeline

1940

Bechtel became an Eagle Scout in 1940, and has been recognized by the Boy Scouts of America with both the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award and the Silver Buffalo Award. Stephen's uncle Kenneth K. Bechtel was awarded the Silver Buffalo in 1950 and served as National President of the Boy Scouts of America from 1956–1959.

1946

Stephen Bechtel attended Purdue University, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering in 1946. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1948.

1990

Bechtel was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1990. He was elevated to National Honor Member by Chi Epsilon, the national civil engineering honor society, in 1990. In 1998 Stephen and his son Riley were presented with the Honor Award from the National Building Museum for their company's contributions to the built environment. Bechtel received the Award of Excellence from Engineering News-Record for his leadership of Bechtel Corporation.

2009

The BSA acquired new property near Beckley, West Virginia for a new high adventure base in 2009. Bechtel donated $50 million towards the new base which has been named The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve.

2019

Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Bechtel to the President’s Committee on Urban Housing. Richard Nixon named him to membership on the National Industrial Pollution Control Council, the National Commission on Productivity, the Labor Management Advisory Committee, and the National Commission for Industrial Peace. Gerald Ford asked Bechtel to serve on the President’s Labor-Management Committee.