Amanda Fleming

About Amanda Fleming

Strategic renewable energy leader with 17+ years in utility-scale solar, energy storage, and wind, recognized for driving enterprise-level process innovation, data-led cost strategies, and cross-functional alignment. Adept at leading transformational initiatives, building high-performing teams, and influencing executive-level decision-making. Expertise spans business strategy, custom software design, and cost forecasting – blending technical insight with strategic vision to deliver scalable, profitable growth.

Experience

1. Director - Project Estimation

   EDF power solutions North America

   Jan 2025 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Lead enterprise-wide strategy for project estimation across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Technical Services (EPCT), covering utility-scale solar, storage, and wind projects.• Serve as a strategic partner to executive stakeholders and cross-functional leadership, aligning technical cost modeling with commercial strategy, risk mitigation, and long-term business goals.• Centralize estimating processes across multiple disciplines (construction, equipment, O&M), reducing variability, increasing consistency, and improving process efficiency for 50+ active projects.• Architect proprietary cost estimating tools integrated with internal systems; drive digital transformation and implement KPI feedback loops to enhance scale, speed, and accuracy across project lifecycles.• Conduct probabilistic risk assessments to inform capital planning, investment decisions, and pricing strategy under uncertainty.• Analyze market dynamics, commodity trends, and supplier data to benchmark internal costs and strengthen bid competitiveness in utility-scale projects.• Collaborate closely with development, engineering, procurement, and finance to ensure that cost, risk, and feasibility align with pipeline strategy and business objectives.• Drive innovation by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as AI into estimation workflows and cost modeling strategies to reduce risk and optimize delivery outcomes.• Provide empowering leadership to a cross-functional team of 90+ SMEs in a matrixed environment by encouraging a culture of performance, ownership, and innovation.

Education

• Colorado State University

  Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Turbines
• Energy Efficiency
• Photovoltaics
• Alternative Energy
• Wind Turbines
• Analysis
• Power Generation
• Sustainable Energy
• Wind Energy
• Sustainability
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Wind
• Solar Energy
• Energy