diff --git a/scripts/jenkins_script.py b/scripts/jenkins_script.py
index 7fce804cf..5a1e67c45 100755
--- a/scripts/jenkins_script.py
+++ b/scripts/jenkins_script.py
@@ -158,11 +158,12 @@ class JenkinsTrigger(object):
         """
         queue_info = self.server.get_queue_info()
         tries = 0
-        while queue_info and tries < 50:
+        loop_count = 100
+        while queue_info and tries < loop_count:
             tries += 1
-            time.sleep(0.75)
+            time.sleep(1)
             queue_info = self.server.get_queue_info()
-        if tries >= 50:
+        if tries >= loop_count:
             raise Exception('Build has not started yet, it may be stuck in the queue.')
         return self.server.get_build_info(job_name, build_number)