Cause of sudden death was not disclosed of exec who led the $17B Hanford nuclear waste vitrification plant project, but Bechtel has named a company nuclear construction veteran as acting project director.

Executive is remembered as a leader who built a successful construction firm with his unique ability to problem-solve and a penchant for taking risks.

Best known for his Statue of Liberty lighting for its 1980s restoration, the innovator personally contributed to more than 2,500 projects in 60 countries during his career.

Henry led the American Society of Civil Engineers to create an historic charter, also adopted by other industry groups, that compels members to report bribery, fraud and kickbacks on projects and was named an ENR Newsmaker in 2006.

The architect responsible for Vail’s iconic Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater died in Texas on August 26.