As area operations manager for Flatiron Construction, Flores has become a leading figure in Central and Western Canada. He has overseen the successful completion of numerous major projects in transportation, hydroelectric dams, aviation, mining, tunnels, and underground sectors. Octavio has also demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion through his support for small businesses, young leaders, and First Nations communities, negotiating significant spending agreements exceeding $36 million in the Yukon Territories alone. His influence extends to policy advocacy, board representation, and philanthropy, raising over $1 million for charitable causes.