When was Stephen Bechtel Jr. born?

Stephen Bechtel Jr. was born on 10 May 1925 in Oakland.

Where did Stephen Bechtel Jr. study?

Stephen Bechtel Jr. was educated at Stanford University, Purdue University, Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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Stephen Bechtel Jr.

American businessman (1925–2021)

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Stephen Davison Bechtel Jr. (May 10, 1925 – March 15, 2021) was an American billionaire businessman, civil engineer, and co-owner of the Bechtel Corporation. He was the son of Stephen Davison Bechtel Sr. and grandson of Warren A. Bechtel, who founded the Bechtel Corporation. He was known for expanding the global footprint of the corporation through several of its international projects. Some of the projects executed under his leadership of the company included King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as well as Jubail Industrial City in Saudi Arabia as well as oil platforms in the North Sea, liquefied natural gas plants in Algeria, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates.

Quick facts

Born: 10 May 1925 wd
Place of birth: Oakland wd
Died: 15 March 2021 wd
Place of death: Reston wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: civil engineer, businessperson wd
Education: Stanford University, Purdue University, Stanford Graduate School of Business wd

Awards wd

National Medal of Technology and Innovation (1991)
Hoover Medal (1980)
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

About

Bechtel also served on the board of General Motors and International Business Machines. He had a bachelor's degree from the Purdue University and a master's degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

At the time of his death, he had a net worth of nearly US$3 billion according to Forbes.

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When was Stephen Bechtel Jr. born?: Stephen Bechtel Jr. was born on 10 May 1925 in Oakland.
Where did Stephen Bechtel Jr. study?: Stephen Bechtel Jr. was educated at Stanford University, Purdue University, Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 13 November 2026

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