Bechtel is a global engineering, procurement, and construction company founded in 1898 and headquartered in San Francisco. Over 125 years, the firm has completed more than 25,000 projects across all seven continents and 160 countries, establishing itself as a leader in delivering large-scale infrastructure, energy, nuclear, mining, and manufacturing projects. The company remains under fifth-generation family leadership, with Chairman and CEO Brendan Bechtel at the helm.
The firm's core strength lies in complex, mission-critical project delivery. Bechtel manages end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction services for some of the world's most demanding undertakings - from advanced nuclear facilities and clean energy infrastructure to critical mining and manufacturing operations. This breadth of technical capability across diverse sectors reflects decades of accumulated expertise in managing projects of exceptional scale and complexity.
Beyond its primary EPC operations, Bechtel launched bechtel.org in 2019 as a dedicated division focused on impact infrastructure. This arm works to deliver sustainable projects in underserved communities, reflecting the company's commitment to positioning infrastructure as a force for social good. The organisation maintains founding values centred on safety, ethics, quality, and sustainability across all operations.