Bechtel and Chile's Eimisa partner to accelerate mining project delivery across South America

Bechtel has signed an agreement with Chilean construction firm EIMISA to collaborate on large-scale mining and infrastructure projects across South America, combining Bechtel’s engineering and procurement capabilities with EIMISA’s direct-hire construction expertise.

Bechtel, a global engineering and project management leader, has entered into an agreement with EIMISA, a Chilean construction and industrial services company, to support the delivery of select large-scale mining and infrastructure projects in Chile and across South America, according to official disclosures.

The partnership leverages Bechtel’s expertise in engineering, procurement, and project delivery alongside EIMISA’s proven track record in direct-hire construction within Chile.

This development matters because mining investment is accelerating across South America, particularly in Chile’s copper and lithium sectors. Project owners are placing greater emphasis on efficient execution while maintaining high safety and quality standards. By combining complementary capabilities, the two firms aim to reduce delivery risks and improve schedule certainty for complex projects. Industries impacted include mining, heavy civil infrastructure, and industrial construction.

Regional stakeholders include Chilean mining majors (Codelco, BHP, Antofagasta), regional governments, and local subcontractors.

For investors and project owners, such partnerships can streamline contracting, enhance local content compliance, and potentially lower total installed costs. The agreement also signals a trend toward integrated delivery models where international engineering firms pair with regional construction specialists to navigate local labor, regulatory, and supply chain conditions.

Bechtel is a US-based engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

EIMISA (Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A.) is a Chilean construction and industrial services company specializing in direct-hire execution for mining and infrastructure projects.