Innate Project Solutions for Public Infrastructure
Civil engineering project governance, PMO, and contract management for public infrastructure programs across Eastern Australia.
In8 is a specialist project management consultancy supporting councils and government agencies across New South Wales and Queensland. We help deliver complex capital works, flood recovery programs, and multi-year infrastructure portfolios with clarity, compliance, and confidence.
With extensive experience in regional and remote communities, we integrate governance, PMO structure, risk management, and project controls so organisations can plan, procure, deliver, and acquit projects effectively.
Whether mobilising a DRFA reconstruction program, expanding a capital works portfolio, or strengthening organisational governance, In8 provides practical leadership and disciplined project management that delivers certainty.
ABOUT IN8
Who We Are
In8 (Innate Project Solutions) is a civil engineering project management and governance consultancy delivering end-to-end PMO and program delivery support for public infrastructure. We partner with councils, state agencies, regional organisations of councils and reconstruction authorities across NSW and QLD.
Our expertise covers flood recovery, betterment, capital planning, procurement, contract administration, portfolio management, and integrated PMO delivery. We specialise in supporting organisations managing multiple funding streams, rapid program scale-up, or complex stakeholder environments.
Our Approach
Our team embeds alongside client organisations, aligning with existing systems, governance frameworks and decision-making processes. Our methods incorporate program management structures, DRFA evidence requirements, quality and surveillance planning, and integrated electronic project management systems.
This approach ensures clear governance, improved visibility and strong program controls across planning, procurement, delivery and acquittal.
SERVICES
In8 provides a comprehensive suite of services for public infrastructure programs, covering PMO, governance, systems integration, procurement and specialist program delivery.
Program & Project Management Office (PMO)
Establishing and operating PMO structures for complex, multi-year infrastructure programs.
- PMO establishment for capital works, DRFA, betterment and multi-year programs.
- Governance frameworks for scope, risk, schedule, cost and quality.
- Program Control Group establishment and facilitation.
- Portfolio dashboards and milestone tracking.
- Integrated project management systems.
- Process development across procurement, contract administration and reporting.
Program Delivery & Project Management
End-to-end delivery support for civil and community infrastructure projects.
- Delivery of road, bridge, water, sewer and community infrastructure.
- Program-wide commercial and contract management.
- Site surveillance and quality assurance.
- Superintendent and Principal’s Representative roles.
- Early works management, staging and traffic interfaces.
- Utility, stakeholder and agency coordination.
Procurement & Contract Administration
Structuring, procuring and administering contracts within government frameworks.
- Procurement strategy development.
- Tender documentation and evaluations.
- Contract drafting, negotiations and award.
- Superintendent services under AS4000 and state frameworks.
- Claims, variations and commercial risk assessment.
- Handover and closeout documentation.
DRFA, Betterment & Disaster Recovery Programs
Specialist support across all phases of disaster recovery and betterment.
- Damage assessment and treatment definition.
- GIS validation and digital road network accuracy.
- Form 4 development and georeferenced evidence collection.
- Emergency Works and Essential Public Asset Reconstruction Works.
- Funding applications and submissions in NSW and QLD.
- Audit-ready reporting and documentation.
- Integration of multiple funding streams.
Quality, Risk & Compliance Frameworks
Risk-based frameworks that align delivery with WHS, environmental and quality systems.
- Quality assurance frameworks and surveillance plans.
- WHS and environmental compliance integration.
- Risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- ITPs, hold points and evidence verification.
- Pre-commencement reviews and program risk frameworks.
Digital Systems & PMO Integration
Configuring digital PMO ecosystems for evidence, reporting and governance.
- Implementation of electronic PMO platforms.
- Integration with council and agency digital systems.
- Automated workflows for procurement and contract administration.
- Reporting dashboards and evidence tracking.
- AI-enabled tools for data, risk and document management.
WHY IN8
Regional and Disaster Recovery Expertise
In8 has delivered DRFA, betterment, capital works and multi-year programs for councils and state agencies across NSW and QLD. Our experience includes major flood reconstruction, staged civil works and integrated multi-funding programs.
Integrated with Government Systems
Our team integrates seamlessly with existing systems, frameworks, governance structures, and reporting requirements. This includes WHS, environmental, quality, procurement, grants management and executive reporting processes.
Certainty Through Strong Project Controls
We apply robust, field-tested program controls that support transparency, risk management, financial oversight and audit-ready documentation. This ensures predictable outcomes, strong governance and consistent delivery.
SECTORS WE SUPPORT
- Roads and bridges.
- Water and sewer.
- Flood warning networks and disaster recovery.
- Buildings, civic and community infrastructure.
- Parks, open spaces and recreational assets.
- Regional development and multi-agency programs.
PREQUALIFIED SUPPLIER & PANEL EXPERIENCE
In8 is pre-qualified through Local Buy arrangements to support councils and government buyers with streamlined, compliant procurement for project management, superintendency and disaster recovery services.
- LB343 – Project Management & Superintendency Services: Pre-qualified provider for project management and superintendent roles supporting capital works and civil infrastructure programs across eligible councils and government buyers in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
- LB505 – Disaster Management & Recovery: Pre-qualified provider under Local Buy’s dedicated Disaster Management & Recovery Arrangement, designed to support councils across all phases of disaster management – plan, prepare, response and recovery – including DRFA-funded programs.
Eligible councils and government buyers can engage In8 under these arrangements by raising a request for quotation or work order through VendorPanel, selecting the relevant Local Buy Arrangement (LB343 or LB505) and categories, and following internal procurement delegations and Local Buy’s How to Procure guidance.
This enables direct access to pre-qualified services without the need to run a full open tender, while maintaining probity, value for money and compliance with local government procurement requirements.
Local Buy Preferred Supplier – LB343 Project Management & Superintendency Services and LB505 Disaster Management & Recovery.
PROJECTS
NSW DRFA Flood Restoration – Edward River Council
Management of a multi-year reconstruction program across the ERC network, including activation, assessment, procurement, contract administration and evidence-based reporting.
Pretty Pine Road Upgrade – Betterment & Widening
Reconstruction and widening of a key freight route delivered through integrated DRFA, betterment and regional funding.
Cloncurry and North West Queensland Programs
Delivery of remote-area flood recovery, sealed road upgrades and betterment programs across North West Queensland.
Civic and Community Precinct Projects
Program and project management for civic redevelopment and community infrastructure, including projects delivered around live operations.
More project examples will be added as individual project pages soon.
OUR TEAM
A Scalable Delivery Model
In8 operates a scalable team structure designed to support programs of any size or duration. We deploy multidisciplinary personnel and adjust resourcing to meet program demands, funding timelines and construction sequencing.
Our current capability covers 13 specialist roles aligned to the following structure:
- Director / Program Manager – Engineering degree / 20+ years experience.
- Program Manager – Engineering degree / 20+ years.
- Senior Project / Construction Manager – Engineering degree / 20+ years.
- Project / Construction Manager – Engineering degree / 5–20 years.
- Site Inspector / Auditor – Cert IV Civil Construction / 20+ years.
- Project Engineer – Engineering degree / <5 years.
- Contracts Administrator – Bachelor of Law / 5–20 years.
How We Create Value
- Embedded PMO integration.
- Strong governance and reporting.
- Structured procurement and contract management.
- Evidence-based delivery aligned with funding requirements.
- Capability uplift and mentoring for client teams.
DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE
Michael Eddie brings more than 35 years of experience in the construction and management of public infrastructure. His career spans procurement, governance, program leadership and advisory services across both public and private sectors.
His background includes:
- Leadership of multi-year DRFA, betterment and capital works programs.
- Program board member for a $1.3B Queensland flood reconstruction program.
- Lead advisor for the procurement of major state and local government infrastructure.
- Interim Director and Manager roles embedding PMO frameworks in local government.
- Founder of regional project management operations supporting remote communities.
Michael’s approach centres on risk-based program management, transparent governance, and integrated PMO delivery aligned with client systems.
CONTACT
In8.pro – Innate Project Solutions
Email: info@in8.pro
Phone: +61 400 880 780
Address: 49 Napier Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710
Services across NSW, QLD and Eastern Australia.
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