Workplaces That Work: Forte & Tablada

Forte & Tablada President and CEO Joey Coco, front center, and members of his leadership, engineering, surveying, CE&I and administrative teams

People, profession, clients and community are why F&T exists and where we invest. For more than 65 years, our history of dependable excellence has been a real asset, and we keep pushing towards the future, embracing new technology and innovation to move our industry forward.

We jump in to solve problems and own outcomes. We work in tight, cross-disciplinary teams and stay transparent about what success looks like, focusing on indicators like utilization, budgets, and client satisfaction, so you know how your work moves the needle. Growth here is practical and constant: bite-sized Coffee Talks, hands-on mentoring, and stretch opportunities. Employees have access to leaders and real feedback, delivered with candor and respect.

We’re embracing modern field and design tools like AI-assisted workflows and the latest in remote sensing tech to help teams collaborate faster, learn together, and raise the bar. Those four pillars show up in how we plan projects, recognize wins, and make decisions. Expect high collaboration, chances to lead, and the freedom to improve a process when you see a better way. Expect to be welcomed, too: we keep communications simple, share the “why,” and celebrate milestones together.

If you’re energized by meaningful work, teamwork without ego, and the chance to build both your career and the places we call home, you’ll fit right in at F&T.

“I love working for Forte & Tablada because it’s a place where I feel truly seen, supported, and inspired to reach my full potential. Leadership invests in my growth, coworkers stand beside me through challenges, and together we thrive in a culture that celebrates success. Here, I am more than a number, I am part of a family that motivates me to grow, achieve, and continually excel both professionally and personally.”

 

– Grace Kennedy Group Leader, Construction Engineering and Inspection

9107 Interline Ave. Baton Rouge 70809 | 225.927.9321 | forteandtablada.com