Pipe alignment device and method

There is provided a device for aligning and preliminarily supporting conduit and pipe along a predetermined rectilinear axis, with such device including a base member, an upstanding standard attached adjacent its lower end to the base, and a jack sleeve adjustably attached to the standard. A locking device is preferably provided to selectively attach the jack sleeve relative the standard as desired, and an alignment bar attached to the jack sleeve extends outwardly therefrom to support a length of conduit or pipe to aligned along the rectilinear axis. An alignment target is provided for monitoring the proper alignment of the alignment bar and the conduit or pipe supported thereon along the predetermined rectilinear axis.