| 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) |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
