Michael Dean is the president and founder of M.J. Dean Construction, Inc., one of the most well-known and prolific construction companies in Southern Nevada. Born and raised in Las Vegas, he has witnessed first hand the transition of small town Vegas to one of the world’s premier vacation destinations. When the demand for upscale mega-resorts and high-rise accommodations in the valley skyrocketed, Michael established a company that could not only meet those needs, but one that would excel beyond the highest levels of professionalism and integrity in the industry.
Michael graduated from Arizona State University’s College of Engineering with a B. S. Degree in General Building Construction in 1985. Before starting his own company he worked on numerous construction projects in the valley where he gained experience in Project Coordination, Estimating, and Drafting and Design. Utilizing the skills and experiences he acquired both in school and in his professional career, he established M.J. Dean in 1989. Since then, the company has continued to grow and evolve into one of the largest general contracting companies in the Southwest.
The mark of M.J. Dean can be seen across the Las Vegas Strip. Projects such as The Mandalay Bay, Palms Place, and The Hard Rock have come to define the parameters of entertainment and luxury in the valley. As a general contractor, Michael Dean and M.J. Dean Construction, Inc. offer their clients a business partner who will facilitate the entire construction process; including pre-construction concerns, development of construction budgets and production schedules, management of subcontractors and government entities and the finalization of all projects on the most time and cost-effective schedule as possible.
Michael has been a member of the Nevada Contractors Association (NCA) since 2000 where he served as the associations chairman from 2003 to 2004. He also serves as the Vice President for the Nevada chapter of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) association. M.J. Dean Construction’s many achievements include the 2003 Contractor of the Year, the 2006 NCA Project of the Year Award for the Marriot Grand Chateau and the 2007 NCA Project of the Year Award for The Pearl Concert Venue at the Palms.
Through his commitment to excellence and a dedication to professionalism, Michael Dean and M.J. Dean Construction, Inc. have continued to exceed industry standards by forming strong professional partnerships based on integrity, ingenuity and reliability. These characteristics, along with a deep rooted tie to the Las Vegas Valley have enabled Michael and his company to become one of the most recognized and respected names in contracting.
