Riley Bechtel & family

Riley Bechtel & family

Riley Bechtel & family (#254)

  • $ 12 B
  • Engineering, construction
  • United States
  • M
  • 74 Years

About Me

Riley Bechtel ran Bechtel, his family's construction and engineering firm, from 1990 to 2014. He stepped down as CEO in 2014 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. His son Brendan is the current chairman and CEO and the fifth generation to run the company. Together, Riley, his siblings and their children hold an estimated 40% stake in Bechtel. Bechtel is the company behind projects such as the Hoover Dam and San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Riley Bechtel & family’s rise and global influence.

  • #298   Billionaires (2026)
  • #112   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $12.2B (May 4, 2026)