What MJ Dean Construction does

M.J. Dean Construction, Inc. is a Las Vegas-headquartered general contractor and concrete subcontractor founded in 1989 by Michael Dean, specializing in large-scale hospitality, gaming, entertainment, and high-rise residential construction across the Las Vegas market. The firm is privately held, founder-led, and operates from a single office at 5055 West Patrick Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada, with a workforce ranging from 251–500 employees that can scale to approximately 700 on peak projects. MJ Dean self-performs critical construction trades — structural concrete, metal stud framing, drywall, painting, EIFS, fireproofing, and door/hardware installation — using techniques such as total station robotics for layout precision and modular forming systems for varied formwork.

The company's portfolio is anchored by iconic Las Vegas projects including The Sphere at The Venetian (MSG Entertainment), Resorts World Las Vegas (Genting Group, $4B integrated resort), Fontainebleau Las Vegas (the tallest building in Nevada at 68 stories), Mandalay Bay, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Panorama Towers, Durango Station, Four Seasons Private Residences, and the UNLV Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building. Its customer roster comprises enterprise developers and operators in hospitality, gaming, entertainment, healthcare/education, and government — including Caesars Entertainment, Red Rock Resorts, Station Casinos affiliates, and the City of Las Vegas. The firm has received multiple Nevada Contractors Association Project of the Year awards (2003, 2006, 2007) and recognition from the Southern Nevada Building Trades Union (Partner of the Year 2021).

MJ Dean's business model is project-based, with revenue derived from fixed-price and cost-plus general contracting and concrete subcontracting engagements. Go-to-market is overwhelmingly direct: contracts are secured through long-standing developer relationships, repeat-client engagements (Resorts World executive Tony Huffer cites a 25+ year partnership), and word-of-mouth referrals within the Las Vegas construction ecosystem. The firm maintains strategic alliances with the Southern Nevada Building Trades Union and active membership in the Nevada Contractors Association. No public filings, funding rounds, or institutional investment are evident; the company appears to be independently owned and operated by its founders and management team.

Name

MJ Dean Construction

Legal name

M.J. Dean Construction, Inc.

Website

https://www.mjdeanconstruction.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Las Vegas-based general contractor and concrete subcontractor founded in 1989, specializing in large-scale hospitality, gaming, and high-rise residential construction. Self-performs concrete, drywall, painting, and finishes for enterprise resort developers and institutional clients across Southern Nevada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality & Entertainment Venue Construction (IMAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF), Healthcare Facility Construction (Hospitals, Clinics, Labs) (IMAFACAD), Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Structural concrete construction
• Hospitality construction projects
• Commercial construction services
• Construction consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Full-service general contracting for large-scale construction projects including mega-resorts, high-rise condominiums, hotels, casinos, and commercial buildings. Revenue generated through fixed-price contracts or cost-plus arrangements with project management, subcontractor coordination, and construction delivery.
2. Structural Concrete Services: Specialized structural concrete services including pouring, forming, and finishing for foundations, towers, parking structures, and specialized venues. Revenue earned as prime subcontractor or direct concrete contractor on projects.
3. Consulting Services: Construction consulting services providing strategic guidance, project insights, and solutions for maximizing outcomes and overcoming challenges. Leverages rich industry history and local market knowledge.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MJ Dean Construction provides full-service general contracting, structural concrete, and construction consulting for large-scale hospitality, gaming, high-rise residential, and commercial projects in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. The company self-performs critical construction elements including concrete, metal stud framing, drywall, painting, finishes, EIFS, fireproofing, and door/hardware installation, leveraging total station robotics and modular forming systems for precision concrete work. Projects are delivered as general contractor, concrete subcontractor, or consulting partner on mega-resorts, casinos, hotels, high-rise condominiums, parking structures, entertainment venues, and civic facilities.

Product overview

MJ Dean Construction, Inc. is a full-service general contractor and construction firm established in 1989, specializing in large-scale hospitality, gaming, high-rise residential, and commercial projects in the Las Vegas market. The company operates as a single unified service offering encompassing general contracting, structural concrete services, and construction consulting. MJ Dean holds sub-trade licenses and self-performs critical construction elements including concrete, drywall, painting, wall coverings, EIFS, fireproofing, and door hardware installation. The firm is particularly known for its work on Las Vegas mega-resorts and high-rise condominiums, with a portfolio spanning iconic properties like The Sphere, Mandalay Bay, Hard Rock Hotel, Resorts World Las Vegas, and numerous casino/hotel developments. The company maintains three core service lines that are offered both independently and in combination on projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted partner for 25+ years by major developers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Southern Nevada Building Trades UnioncoreOthersStrategic partnership with Southern Nevada Building Trades Union. MJ Dean was recognized as Partner of the Year in 2021, indicating a strong collaborative relationship with organized labor in the Las Vegas construction market.
• Nevada Contractors AssociationcoreOthersActive membership and recognition from Nevada Contractors Association. MJ Dean has received multiple awards including Contractor of the Year (2003), Project of the Year for Marriott Grand Chateau (2006), Project of the Year for The Pearl Concert Venue (2007), and Subcontractor of the Year (2020).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Penta Building Group: Las Vegas-headquartered general contractor focused on hospitality, gaming, and commercial projects in the southwestern US. Directly comparable in target market (Las Vegas Strip operators), service mix (general contracting with self-performed concrete), and project scale (mega-resorts and high-rise).
• Martin-Harris Construction: Las Vegas-based general contractor specializing in commercial, hospitality, and institutional construction across the Southwest. Most comparable regional peer with similar client base (Las Vegas hospitality developers) and overlapping service offerings in commercial building construction.
• Burke Construction Group: Las Vegas-based general contractor with strong presence in commercial, hospitality, and healthcare construction in the Southwest. Comparable in regional focus, hospitality sector exposure, and mid-to-large scale project delivery.
• Perini Building Company: Large-scale general contractor with significant hospitality and gaming construction experience, including major Las Vegas projects. Comparable in mega-project delivery capability, self-performed concrete expertise, and focus on large commercial and institutional builds.

Broad incumbents

• Swinerton: Large national general contractor with significant commercial, hospitality, and concrete construction capabilities. Comparable in self-performed concrete scope and hospitality sector focus, though broader geographic and vertical diversification.
• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Major US general contractor with significant commercial, hospitality, and high-rise construction experience. Comparable in scale of large commercial projects and self-perform capabilities, though operates across a much broader geographic footprint.
• Hunt Construction Group (AECOM Hunt): National general contractor specializing in large-scale commercial, hospitality, sports, and entertainment venue construction. Comparable in mega-project scale and hospitality/entertainment focus, particularly for arena and large venue work similar to The Sphere.
• Tutor Perini Corporation: Large publicly traded general contractor with significant hospitality, gaming, and large-scale building construction experience including Las Vegas and Southwest projects. Comparable in mega-resort capabilities and concrete expertise, though broader sector and geographic footprint.
• McCarthy Building Companies: One of the largest US general contractors with significant hospitality, gaming, and large-scale commercial construction experience (including Allegiant Stadium and Circa Hotel in Las Vegas). Strong overlap in mega-project delivery and Las Vegas presence, though operates as a broader national firm with diverse verticals.

Others

• Helix Electric (structure/concrete peer): Specialty contractor with significant Las Vegas presence on hospitality and commercial projects. While primarily electrical, comparable as a Las Vegas specialty contractor serving the same mega-resort client base and navigating similar labor and project dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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