Chief Missions Officer (CMO)

Position: Chief Missions Officer (CMO)
Reports to: President & CEO
Date Last Revision: 04/30/2025

About the Role

Gregory Construction is seeking a Chief Missions Officer (CMO) to lead and advance our commitment to honoring God, serving others, pursuing excellence, and growing profitably—our core purpose. This executive-level role ensures that mission, culture, and performance remain aligned while promoting our Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Communication, and Determination.

The CMO will serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, a visible presence across the company, and the leader of our GC Cares program—driving both employee support and external mission impact.

Key Responsibilities

Mission & Culture

• Champion Gregory Construction’s mission of honoring God and serving others through construction excellence.

• Collaborate with HR and department leaders to embed mission into all employee programs and practices.

• Shape long-term strategy through a lens of faith, purpose, and people-first leadership.

GC Cares Leadership

• Direct and manage the GC Cares program, aligning initiatives with company values and tracking measurable impact.

• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for care and mission initiatives.

• Oversee programs supporting employee well-being, family connection, and crisis response.

• Coordinate with company Chaplains to ensure spiritual support and lead company-wide initiatives such as devotionals, retreats, and mentorship opportunities.

Community Engagement

• Lead external mission efforts including charitable giving, volunteer coordination, and strategic partnerships.

• Build strong relationships with churches, ministries, and faith-based organizations.

• Encourage and expand employee participation in service initiatives.

Competencies

To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate:

• Mission-Driven Leadership – Deep alignment with Gregory’s values and purpose.

• Strategic Thinking & Cultural Engagement – Ability to develop and sustain mission-focused programs.

• Communication & Influence – Inspiring leadership across all levels of the organization.

• Collaboration & Empathy – Strong partnerships with leadership, employees, and community partners.

• Results-Oriented Leadership – Skilled in measuring and improving impact with clear outcomes.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in theology, business, HR, leadership, or a related field preferred.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in faith-based, nonprofit, cultural, or employee experience roles.

• Proven success in purpose-driven organizations aligning people with mission.

• Strong interpersonal and servant leadership skills.

• Experience with employee development, philanthropy, and community engagement.

• Ability to travel regularly from our Columbus, MS headquarters to support teams and job sites.

Why Join Gregory Construction?

At Gregory, we’re not just building infrastructure—we’re building people, communities, and a legacy of service. The Chief Missions Officer will play a vital role in ensuring our mission remains at the heart of everything we do.